Zwickl leaves the Starbulls: One step in the DEL to the Augsburg Panthern!

Zwickl leaves the Starbulls: One step in the DEL to the Augsburg Panthern!

In an exciting turn in German ice hockey, 18-year-old striker Sebastian Zwickl announced his move to the Augsburg Panthern in the DEL. The talented player, who started his career at the Starbulls Rosenheim, uses his exit clause anchored in the contract. This reports DEL2 .

The Starbulls Rosenheim are understanding and congratulate Zwickl on his next step in career. "We thank Sebastian for his great commitment and wish him every success in Augsburg," says Jari Pasanen, the head coach of the Starbulls. Talks about a possible funding license regulation that Zwickl could enable uses with the Starbulls in the coming season are already underway.

Future views and opportunities for advancement

in the DEL2 a lot is happening. The Kassel Huskies are in the final series and have a good chance of promotion to the Penny del. They lead against other applicants, including the KSC and the Dresden Eislöwen, 2-1. The framework conditions for sporting ascent were simplified by the new regulation, which applies by 2030, such as Ice hockey News reported.

A crucial point is that the minimum requirement for the stadium capacity of 4,500 places is no longer necessary, which makes it easier to prove more DEL2 clubs to prove their prerequisites for increasing. This regulation applies not only to Kassel, but also to other clubs such as Landshut and Regensburg. Also new is the increase in the minimum number of stadium index to 9,500 points, which weights VIP places higher.

Financial hurdles for the ascent

For the ascent, the clubs have to meet certain financial conditions: a basic guarantee of 250,000 euros must be submitted by May 24th before the season. In addition, the Master of the DEL2 must demonstrate his guarantee to increase the license remuneration. Jürgen Arnold, representative of the Penny del, emphasizes that these adjustments are given more DEL2 locations the opportunity to be qualified for the climb.

The clubs and the emotions are high, the ice hockey stays in motion. "It is a success for German ice hockey," sums up Frank Kottmann from the DEL2, who is also convinced of the extension of the ascent and relegation regulation. The ice hockey community in Germany can look forward to the future.