Adler Mannheim played a clear advantage in the winter derby against the lions!

On January 4, 2025, the Adler Mannheim lost the winter game 2025 against the Löwen Frankfurt 1: 5. This duel was the third derby of the season between the two teams. Marc Michaelis explained that the second third was crucial for the course of the game in which a surprising goal for Frankfurt was fell. Despite numerous opportunities for the eagles to shoot the game, it was not enabled to be successful. Michaelis drawn attention to mistakes in the final third, which led to goals conceded and criticized the effects of penalty times.

Tom Kühnhackl commented on the painful defeat, especially against such a big backdrop, and emphasized the need for the team to show over 60 minutes to secure points. Trainer Dallas Ekins praised the clever game from Frankfurt and described the event as positive for German ice hockey and the Penny del. According to Eakins, the first third was solid, but further game sections, especially three minutes in the final third, led to the decision in which the eagles lost control of the game.

game circumstances and number of spectators

The game between Frankfurt and Mannheim took place in front of over 40,000 fans at 6:00 p.m. in Deutsche Bank Park. The weather conditions were cold winter, but dry. Remaining tickets were available for the game in the Löwen Ticket Shop, and the game was transferred live to Magenta Sport from 5:00 p.m. The Löwen Frankfurt will compete against EHC Red Bull Munich on January 6, 2025.

The Adler Mannheim currently occupy the 4. Place in the table with 57 points from 31 games. Before the Christmas break, they scored seven wins from eight games, but most recently had to accept defeats against Cologne and Ingolstadt. Statistically speaking, the eagles present themselves with the second best defensive in the league, which has 77 goals compared to 95 goals.

The Löwen Frankfurt have improved in their form curve and finally won victories against Iserlohn and Ingolstadt. Team performance was strengthened by personnel changes, such as the return of Markus Lauridsen. Top scorer Cam Brace has contributed significantly to improvement. In the coming games, both teams hope for improving their table positions and good performances on the ice.