Sensational home start: Devils defeat Grafing with 2: 0!

Sensational home start: Devils defeat Grafing with 2: 0!

With an impressive start of the new season in the ice hockey Bavaria league, the Devils Ulm/Neu-Ulm put the EHC Klostersee in front of over 750 enthusiastic fans in the home stadium. After an exciting game, the Devils ended up three valuable points and showed an outstanding team performance.

The game took place after an intensive first round on the last Sunday, where the Neu-Ulmer achieved a 4: 4 in overtime in a demanding match against Miesbach. The EHC Klostersee, a former league team, was a serious challenger and caused additional pressure on the devils. For the home start, the team invited to an after-work party and presented itself with a new image film, which loosened up the atmosphere in the ice rink on the Donaubad.

the game

Already at the beginning of the game, the devils showed a high concentration and joy of playing. In the 19th minute, Louis Herbrik rewarded the team with a goal and thus ensured a 1-0 lead for the first break. This early tour gave the team of coach Martin Jainz the necessary self -confidence to continue pressure.

The second half of the game was characterized by a dominant performance of the Devils, which, however, failed due to the well -placed goalkeeper of the guests, Steinhauer. Despite numerous opportunities, Devil's effort to expand the lead, which made an exciting atmosphere. In the final third, Valentin Dér managed to sink the puck to 2-0 on the net with an impressive solo (41st minute), which made the audience enthusiastic.

While the Grafingen guests continued to shorten the gap, the defense of the Devils remained stable. The performance of the goalkeeper Heckenberger, who overrent the attacking Grafinger, was particularly remarkable. Last but not least, the block work of the players was decisive because they caught up many shots from the guests. In the end, the Devils secured a deserved home opening win.

trainer reactions and outlook

coach Martin Jainz was visibly pleased after the game and particularly praised the young players who had to survive against stronger opponents in critical moments. "I am proud of the boys - our boys really solved that!" he expressed during the press conference and was optimistic about the upcoming games.

However, the team's focus will quickly be on the next game, where they have to compete against the Kempten Sharks on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the derby, who are also among the playoff candidates. The devils have to prepare for the strong competition to continue their winning streak.

Fans can hope for an exciting season, while the Devils are preparing to demonstrate their strengths in the upcoming games again. For more information about the current developments related to Devils, the reporting, according to information from www.ulm-news.de .