Critical duel: HTC Neuss fights for staying class against Cologne!

HTC SW Neuss steht am 13.06.2025 im Abstiegskampf der 2. Bundesliga gegen Schwarz-Weiß Köln vor einer entscheidenden Partie.
HTC SW Neuss is facing a decisive game on June 13, 2025 in the relegation battle of the 2nd Bundesliga against Schwarz-Weiß Cologne. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Critical duel: HTC Neuss fights for staying class against Cologne!

For the men's team of the HTC SW Neuss, it will be exciting in the 2nd Bundesliga North. There are only two game days until the end of the season and the Neussers are only four points above the first relegation zone. The Bonner THV currently has it, which makes the last game against it all the more important. Next Saturday, June 15th, the Neussers will play against Schwarz-Weiß Cologne. A triumph could secure the class and avoid a showdown against Bonn's THV - coach Matthias Gräber hopes that.

graves leaves no doubt how important this game is. "We just have to deliver," said the trainer. The first leg against Cologne was unfortunate with 1: 2, but graves are optimistic: "With normal and good day we have the chance to win". The entire team, except for Philipp Weide and Samir Khelil, who are not fully operational for various reasons, remains their fingers crossed. Another important player, captain Jan Mausberg, has trained little in the past four weeks, but is still an essential part of the team.

fight for relegation

The relegation battle is also influenced by the fact that the competition in the table cellar also also exposes direct duels. This means that the distribution of points could be crucial for the survival of the Neussers. "We need 20 percent more effort and heart than our opponent," says Gräber with regard to the upcoming challenges.

In contrast, the women's team of the HTC SW Neuss played an excellent season and secured promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga prematurely with 8 wins from 8 games. After an exciting 4: 3 victory in the decisive game against Eintracht Dortmund, the joy is great. They also play on Saturday, against Bayer Leverkusen, at 12 p.m.

commitment to the youth

But the HTC is not only active in competition, the association also shows great commitment in promoting hockey sports in children and adolescents. During the upcoming summer vacation, hockey camps are offered to give young talents the opportunity to sniff this sport. In addition, there was already a hockey taster day for children between 4 and 12 years.

Another positive point is the expansion of the coaching team, which is intended to continue to provide the general training of young players: further professionally. One is happy to take on new things, and this also applies to the handover in the club management where new youth warts were appointed after the previous ones handed over the scepter.

The HTC SW Neuss is therefore not only active on the hockey field, but also apart from with many great offers for the younger generations. Now the main focus is on the upcoming games - and the whole city of Neuss will be happy.

Further information about the association and its offers can be looked directly on the HTC website.

In the coming week, developments will certainly provide exciting news after the decisive games. Everyday life in hockey on the HTC remains interesting!

RP online informed about the relegation team of the men's team

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