Ice hockey drama: Erfurt defeats the Indians, Hammer Eisbären win!
On November 1, 2025, the Hammer Eisbären triumphed 4-1 in the derby against Herford. Find out more about the games.

Ice hockey drama: Erfurt defeats the Indians, Hammer Eisbären win!
A lot happened in the German ice hockey landscape on November 1st, 2025. The TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt caused a stir yesterday with an impressive 4-2 win over the Hannover Indians, the current league leaders. In this Oberliga Nord duel, Erfurt was able to equalize an early goal from Emil Lessard-Aydin right from the start, before Santeri Haarala decided the game with two goals, including an empty net goal. The Black Dragons now occupy a solid place in the table, while the Hannover Indians continue to have to fight to maintain their top position. A strong game from Erfurt that thrilled the fans!
But it's not just the Dragons who can celebrate. The Hammer Eisbären also got on the road to success in the derby against Herforder EV with a clear 4-1 win. Dominik Lascheit and Ugnius Cizas played their part in the convincing performance that is taking the Eisbären further forward in the league. In a balanced game, Herforder EV scored a point late, but the Hammer's lead was already too big.
What’s happening in the top league
In the Oberliga, the third highest ice hockey division in Germany, the teams are divided into two groups. The Oberliga North and South are fighting for a good placement, which is crucial for the subsequent play-offs. This season the Tilburg Trappers, who became champions three times between 2015 and 2018, have established themselves as serious opponents. They were also able to triumph 5-2 in yesterday's game against the KSW IceFighters Leipzig and show that they are still very popular, as eishockey-statistics.de reports.
After the dismissal of coach Kevin Gaudet, the Hannover Scorpions only needed a short time to win 5-3 against the Rostock Piranhas. This win could lay the foundation for a new phase of success that the team desperately needs. The Scorpions led 2-0 after just five minutes and did not relinquish this lead as the game progressed, which is remarkable despite a brief period of weakness in the second third.
Fan engagement and current information
TecArt Black Dragons fans will be happy to hear that there is a new app that will allow them to stay up to date. It provides information about match dates, results and offers a user-friendly interface for live results. Push notifications are also available so followers don't miss an important update. A good step to further promote fan engagement. All information can be found on the official website of the Black Dragons.
The tension in the league is rising! The teams continue to fight for important points and places for the play-offs, which take place in the upper league after the main round. It remains to be seen which teams will have the best chances of winning the championship and promotion to DEL 2. We can't wait to follow how the games continue!