Andreas Eder shares an emotional bond with polar bears, having lost his brother Tobi at the age of 26.
Andreas Eder, a talented ice hockey forward, has joined the Eisbären Berlin team, marking a significant moment in his career that holds deep personal significance. Eder's transfer was prompted in part by his desire to be closer to his late brother, Tobias, who was a former national ice hockey player and passed away at the age of 26[2].
Eder's move from Red Bull München to Eisbären Berlin was finalised with a two-year contract starting in July 2025[1]. This transfer not only represents a professional change but also carries deep personal significance given Eder's connection to his brother Tobias.
Since Tobias' passing, the ice hockey community has shown immense support to Eder and his family[3]. This togetherness and camaraderie have been evident following Tobias' death, with the Eisbären playing Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" as a goal song in honour of Tobias[5].
Eder has been welcomed warmly by the Eisbären and feels optimistic about his time in Berlin. He aims to quickly be perceived as an important member of the team, hoping to show his real potential in Berlin, as he felt he was unable to do so in the last two years[6].
Joining Eisbären Berlin allows Eder to honour his brother's memory as he continues his career at the Berlin club[4]. Eder expressed gratitude for the support his family has received from the ice hockey community following Tobias' death. As he embarks on this new chapter, Eder carries the spirit of his late brother with him, hoping to make Tobias proud.
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Eder's move to Eisbären Berlin, finalized for a two-year term starting in July 2025, is not only a professional change but also a tribute to his late brother Tobias, a former national ice hockey player who passed away at the age of 26. As he embraces his new role with the Eisbären, Eder aims to honor his brother's memory and resoundingly showcase his potential in the NHL.
