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Straubing Tigers at the top: Young German talents take over!
The Straubing Tigers take the lead in the DEL thanks to talented German players and strong team performances.
Straubing Tigers at the top: Young German talents take over!
On Friday they have Straubing Tigers took the lead in the table in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) and thus secured a promising position in the current season. Sports director Jason Dunham has shown a good hand by bringing a group of young German talents to Straubing, including players like Mario Zimmermann, Adrian Klein and Linus Brandl. These young guns bring a breath of fresh air into the team and should help the club stay in the top third of the table.
With experienced professionals like Stephan Daschner and Marcel Brandt, both of whom have been in the business for several years, the team is well balanced. The Tigers performed strongly last season and were the most difficult opponent for eventual champions Eisbären Berlin in the playoffs. The departure of striker Josh Samanski, who is looking for his fortune in North America, was successfully compensated for, which speaks for the strength of the Straubing team.
Wanted young talents
National coach Harry Kreis has now nominated six Tigers players for the upcoming Germany Cup, which will take place in Landshut from November 5th to 9th. This shows that the young players' achievements have not gone unnoticed and they have the potential to prove themselves at national level.
In the DEL, clubs have the opportunity to award eleven licenses to foreign players. But the best foreign professionals are heavily involved in leagues such as the NHL, KHL or in Scandinavia. This means that the DEL often attracts older stars who have already gotten married. This is precisely why it is particularly important that the Tigers give their German players plenty of ice time and trust them. This pays off as they are challenged in important game situations.
Ice hockey in the region
The attractiveness of Straubing as a location for young German talent could be increased by the fact that they can also play on site in crucial game situations. This not only creates a strong team, but also a closer connection to the region. Ultimately, the connection to the roots and the fans is an essential pillar in sport that should not be underestimated.
It shows that the Tigers are on the right track not only on the ice, but also in the acquisition of young talent. The team is tackling more than just sporting ambition to create a viable future for ice hockey in Straubing and to win over spectators.