Goal rush at the start of the Oberliga season: Scorpions celebrate mega victory!

Goal rush at the start of the Oberliga season: Scorpions celebrate mega victory!

An exciting ice hockey weekend in Germany! On September 19, 2025, the new season of the Oberliga Nord started with a true offensive spectacle. Five games were played and the spectators got their money's worth. A total of over 40 goals were scored, which kicked off the season well and raised high expectations.

The Hannover Scorpions caused the biggest stir with a cracking 9:5 win against the Herner Miners. After trailing 5-2 after the first period, the Scorpions were undaunted and turned the game around in the second period with an impressive performance that yielded six goals. Particularly noteworthy are Norman Hauner, who collected four points, and Justin Kirsch, who scored three times. [Ice hockey News](https://www.eishockeynews.de/aktuell/artikel/2025/09/19/offensivspektakel-in-herne-und-tilburg-shutouts -in-herford-and-duisburg-leipzig-starts-with-away-win-in-hamm/abe42a58-f5d9-41a4-8738-788893cb8632.html) reports that the Scorpions are off to a brilliant start under head coach Leonard Soccio.

Emotional moments and clear victories

There was also an emotional moment during the game in Herne: Before the game, a minute's silence was held for the late managing director Jürgen Schubert, which underlines the importance of sport in the region. The first home game at Füchse Duisburg was also positive. In front of 1,060 spectators they celebrated a 4-0 win against the Eisbären Erfurt. Leon Willerscheid managed a shutout, which distinguished him in his first league appearance. Nicklas Mannes scored the first goal for Duisburg in the 31st minute, making the fans cheer. Ice hockey statistics provides additional information about the Scorpions and their history in the upper league.

Further results from the match day: KSW IceFighters Leipzig won 4-2 at the Eisbären Hamm and were not disturbed by a temporary 2-0 deficit. Johan Eriksson scored the final point in Eisbären Hamm's empty goal. The Ice Dragons Herford were also happy, they won 3-0 against Rostock, with Jakub Urbisch celebrating a shutout.

Looking back at the major league

The Oberliga is considered the third highest ice hockey league in Germany. Historically, it was run as the highest league in the Federal Republic of Germany from 1948 to 1958. With the introduction of the Ice Hockey Bundesliga, the Oberliga has since undergone various restructuring and new groupings, including division into North and South groups. Since 2010, the league has been played in four regional groups, and the participants in the Oberliga Nord are aiming for promotion to the DEL2. Wikipedia gives a detailed overview of the history and the various developments of the Oberliga.

After an exciting start to the season, fans can look forward to the upcoming games as the teams continue to fight for points and goals. We would like to see such fireworks in the next games too!