Underdogs Nuremberg Ice Tigers Aim High Against Favorites ERC Ingolstadt in DEL Playoffs
Pre-Match Nuremberg vs. Ingolstadt: 'Any miracle can happen' - Before the playoff clash against Ingolstadt: "Anything Could Happen"
Hit the ice, underdogs! That's what the Nuremberg Ice Tigers, fresh off their triumphant return to the DEL quarterfinals, are ready to do as they face heavyweights ERC Ingolstadt starting Sunday. The Franconians qualify for the knockout round's last eight teams for the first time since 2019, and now it's time to prove their mettle.
Veteran Constantin Braun, a five-time German champion with the Berlin Polar Bears, sets the tone for the match. "Anything is possible," he says, echoing the unpredictable nature of playoff games, especially against top dogs like Ingolstadt. With their comfortable position, the Ice Tigers enjoy the luxury of having no pressure. Instead, the heat is on Ingolstadt, who need to justify their main round victory and assert their dominance in the league.
The Ice Tigers' mantra in this battle: "Play freely." Their thrilling 4:2 victory against Schwenninger Wild Wings showcased the team's grit and determination. Coach Mitch O'Keefeacknowledges it as the best hockey he's ever experienced and praises the team's tenacity. "You had to fight for every inch, both teams left everything on the ice." With the best-of-seven series kicking off in Ingolstadt on Sunday, the Ice Tigers remain unfazed and focused.
With youth on their side, the team finds comfort in their hard-earned victory over Schwenningen, who led 2:0 with ten minutes left on the clock, only to see the underdogs fight back and secure a 4:2 win. "It was very important for the perspective of many players," says defender Julius Karrer. "We are a young team. This is now the next step and a positive sign for Nuremberg."
Prepare for an intense clash between the Ice Tigers and ERC Ingolstadt starting on Sunday. Will the underdogs continue their winning streak, or will Ingolstadt prove themselves as the league's top contenders? Stay tuned for an exciting ride!
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The underdogs, the Nuremberg Ice Tigers, are ready to take on ERC Ingolstadt in the DEL Playoffs, emulating veteran Constantin Braun's sentiments from his Berlin Polar Bears days: "Anything is possible." As the series kicks off on Sunday, the Ice Tigers will be armed with their newfound confidence from their recent polar victory against Schwenninger Wild Wings. Despite the formidable opposition, the team remains focused on their mantra: "Play freely."
