Krefeld penguins: After the bitter play-off-out, the anticipation is forced to new season!

Krefeld penguins: After the bitter play-off-out, the anticipation is forced to new season!

After the tension-charged play-off default of the Krefeld penguins against the Ravensburg Towerstars, which ended in a short 2: 3 defeat after extra time, captain Alexander Weiß and head coach Thomas Popiesch draw a sobering balance. The end, which the series sealed with 2: 4 in favor of the TowerStars, not only leaves a painful impression, but also the feeling of an empty season, as white summarizes. This play-off round was an emotional roller coaster ride for the penguins, which started strongly, but had to struggle at the crucial moment.

The penguins started the semi -final game with intensive duels, which led to early punishments and the Ravensburgers were dominated. Jan Nijenhuis put the Towerstars in the lead in the 10th minute, assisted by Erik Karlsson. Despite great efforts by the Krefeld, Felix Bick was challenged in the goal, while Krefeld's goalkeeper Ilja Sharipov got little to do. The game developed exciting after Robbie Czarnik expanded the lead to 2-0. According to video evidence, a gate through Matsumoto was not recognized, which the penguins also demotivated. But Krefeld fought back. Christian Kretschmann and Jon Matsumoto achieved compensation promptly, but they could not withstand the pressure in extra time. Karlsson finally converted the decisive goal throwing in double outnumbering and ensured that the team left.

painful knowledge and positive developments

The analysis of coach Popiesch shows its mixed feelings. While he describes the season as the best DEL2 season of the Krefeld penguins, he still has to admit that the decline in performance in the second half of the season was problematic. Popiesch saw this phase as a possible weakness on his part and the coaching team. His time in Bremerhaven shaped him and this fanding could have had an impact on performance. "The team had the potential to move into the final," he emphasizes, emphasizing the positive development of the players, which can be seen in Krefeld.

white confirms these views of the trainer and states that the team is on the right track. Both agree that the defensive remains a construction site and Popiesch calls for reinforcements in the width of the squad. It is urgently needed that players with good puck management are added. My Krefeld will soon be announced that the first new obligations will be announced soon should.