Löwen Frankfurt lose in the Nikolaus game against Düsseldorf 3: 4

Löwen Frankfurt lose in the Nikolaus game against Düsseldorf 3: 4

In the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, the Löwen Frankfurt experienced a bitter disappointment on St. Nicholas Day: Despite a promising start, they lost the game against Düsseldorfer eG with 4: 3. Newcomer Andy Welinski celebrated his debut in the Löwen jersey and Markus Lauridsen returned to the ice after a long break. The Frankfurters took the lead through goals from Cedric Schiemenz and Linus Fröberg, but were overwhelmed by the intensely playing Düsseldorfers in the second half of the game. The DEG used the lion mistakes and turns the game in the final third with a decisive goal in the 55th minute, which secured the victory. According to Löwen Frankfurt report, guests had various chances, but could not optimally take advantage of their overpowering phases.

an exciting duel in Frankfurt

The game of the Lion Frankfurt against the Düsseldorf was not the only ice hockey highlight that day. At the same time, another gripping game took place in Frankfurt, in which the Red Bulls Munich competed against the Löwen Frankfurt. In this duel, the Red Bulls were active with some good chances from the start. Despite the strong achievements of Frankfurt's goalie Jussi Olkinuora, the team could not say the lead in the first third. Shortly before the end of the game, Frankfurt equalized, which led to a nerve -wracking extension. According to Red Bull Munich, it was finally a penalty shootout that secured the additional point for Munich.

The loss for the Löwen Frankfurt in Düsseldorf was particularly bitter because there were no gifts on St. Nicholas Day. Her next chance for rehabilitation will come on Sunday when the Grizzlys from Wolfsburg are visiting. In the meantime, the Frankfurters have to strengthen their defense and better use the existing opportunities in order to be able to play up in the table. So the upcoming home game in the Nix ice rink is seen as an important test for the lions that expect more loyalty from their fans.

More on the game report of Löwen Frankfurt can be found here , while details about the exciting duel against the Red Bulls Munich can be read in the summary of Red Bulls here .