Austria against Germany: ice hockey thriller in Zell am See!

Austria against Germany: ice hockey thriller in Zell am See!

Zell am See, Österreich - On April 20, 2025, Zell am See becomes the setting for a highly awaited ice hockey game between Austria and Germany. The brother duel promises a gripping argument that is expected with great anticipation, especially after the last meeting, which ended 2-1 after penalty shooting in the benefit of Austria in the previous year. This game is transferred live to Krone TV and ORF Sport + so that fans can follow the exciting game up close.

The head coach of the Austrian national team, Roger Bader, is optimistic, while the team approaches the World Cup team step by step. Around ten to twelve new players will join the national team in the fourth week of preparation, which brings a breath of fresh air to the team. In this phase, the experienced player Brian Lebler also returns to the national team after three years.

Brian Lebler: A comeback in the national team

Brian Lebler, born on July 16, 1988 in Klagenfurt, is a formative figure in Austrian ice hockey. He started his career early and played in overseas before moving to the Black Wings Linz in 2010. There he scored the league title in his first season. Despite a short intermezzo at DEL-Club Ingolstadt 2015/2016, he returned to the Black Wings, where he continued to perform strong performance.

The past few years have been challenging for the Black Wings Linz, with repeated difficulties in the table area. Last winter, Lebler was loaned to the EC Red Bull Salzburg, where he was able to win a title in Win2day Ice Hockey League. After the World Cup, he will return to the Black Wings Linz, who can now have a new management and team. With 494 league inserts and 490 scorer points, he will continue to lead the team as captain, which strengthens the hopes for a positive turn in the coming season.

A look at the future

The Austrian national ice hockey team has shown promising services in recent years, such as a point win against the USA and a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic at the IIHF World Cup 2022 in Finland. These successes show that the relegation for the 2023 World Cup appears secure in Prague, which also motivates the coaching staff and the players.

Austria has been part of Germany Cup since 2022, and the games against Germany were part of the World Cup in 2023 and 2024. The support of fans and media will be crucial for the team in order to remain competitive in the future.

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