Straubing Tigers: Ice Hockey stress at the Spengler Cup 2024 in Davos!

Straubing Tigers: Ice Hockey stress at the Spengler Cup 2024 in Davos!

The Straubing Tigers are facing their exciting premiere at the traditional Spengler Cup, which takes place in Davos from December 26th to 31st, 2024. The invitation for the prestigious ice hockey tournament is seen as a great honor, and those responsible for the association are proud of international recognition that the Tigers enjoy. Gaby Sennebogen, the managing director, emphasizes the importance of this participation and describes it as an unforgettable experience for players, fans and partners. "The development of our club in recent years has also been perceived and valued at an international level," said Sennebogen, as mentioned on the club website.

After the Tigers have already fought hard in the DEL and the Champions League this season, they are now facing at least three games at the Spengler Cup between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Trainer Tom Pokel notes that the team has "ice hockey stress" during this intensive time in which they may play up to 89 games throughout the season. The club has committed special reinforcements for this competition: the former captain Sandro Schönberger returns as a guest player, while actors from the Adler Mannheim are also added. According to ran.de shows this commitment how well the cooperation within the DEL works, which only underlines the exciting dynamics of the tournament.

Tradition and tension combined

The Spengler Cup, which has been held since 1923, attracts ice hockey fans from all over the world and is considered one of the most important tournaments in club ice hockey. In the past, three German teams have already won the trophy, with the Cologne sharks being the last German winner in 1999. The early confirmation of the participants, including the Friborg Gottéron and the defending champion HC Davos, promises an exciting tournament that is under the motto of international friendship and ice hockey passion, as Straubing-igers.de reported. Ticket sales for the event begins on June 18, 2024, which only increases the anticipation.