Grizzlys Wolfsburg demands top points against Nuremberg and Schwenningen!

Grizzlys Wolfsburg demands top points against Nuremberg and Schwenningen!

The Grizzlys Wolfsburg are facing some crucial games in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). Next Sunday at 7 p.m. they will host the Nuremberg Ice Tigers, followed by a duel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. against the Schwenninger Wild Wings. Both games will be broadcast live and in full length MagentaSport transmitted.

After a mixed form, with only one win from the last five games against the top teams in the league, the pressure on the Grizzlys is great. Head coach Mike Stewart is not happy about the narrow defeats, especially the last meeting against EHC Red Bull Munich, which was lost in a penalty shootout after a late equalizer. “It feels like we've lost two points,” said Stewart, who also underlined the importance of the upcoming games.

Fight for the playoff places

The Grizzlys are currently in a solid 8th place in the table with 49 points. Only two points behind are the Nuremberg Ice Tigers in 9th place. The Augsburger Panthers and Schwenningen, with 43 points each, take places 10 and 11. This constellation suggests that the next two games are of enormous importance for the Grizzlys in order to further establish themselves in the playoff ranks.

There have been both ups and downs in the Grizzlys' season record so far. While they won the first two games of the season against the Ice Tigers and the Wild Wings, they lost against Nuremberg in the last duel on December 7th (4:2). However, in their first meeting of the season, the Grizzlys won 5-3, showing the team's fighting spirit as they aim to repeat that performance.

Outlook for the upcoming games

After the games against Nuremberg and Schwenningen, another difficult game against Augsburg awaits on January 9th. Stewart makes no secret of the fact that the team wants to do everything it can to collect the points and not lose touch with the top places in the table. “Every game counts,” he emphasizes and appeals to the team to face the challenges of away games.

The Grizzlies' balance sheet has suffered a bit recently. From the last matches against top five teams, their statistics show a mixed picture. The defeats against ERC Ingolstadt (2:1) and Straubing Tigers (5:2) mean that attention must also be paid to the defense. It is important to fine-tune your own style of play in order to continue to triumph.

The coming games are not only crucial for the placement, but also for the Grizzlys' self-confidence. With a full focus on the duel against the Ice Tigers on Sunday, we can hope for an exciting evening of ice hockey. It remains to be seen whether the Grizzlys will be able to regain the momentum early and score against the Ice Tigers.