Brother's shared dream of playing music, tragically cut short by Andreas Eder's demise, as he reminisces about his deceased sibling
In a heart-warming turn of events, ice hockey player Andreas Eder has transferred from Munich to the Berlin Polar Bears, donning the number 43 in honour of his late brother Tobias, who passed away at the tender age of 26 from esophageal cancer in January.
The news of Tobias' death caused nationwide shock, and his memory continues to shape the celebrations of the Polar Bears' DEL title win. The team, in a remarkable gesture, dedicated their triumphant season to Tobias.
Andreas, in an interview, spoke about his deep connection to the Berlin Polar Bears, a connection that was forged through his brother's love for the team. He will be sitting on Tobias' seat in the Polar Bears' locker room, a symbolic gesture that underscores the bond between the two brothers.
Before his illness, Andreas and Tobias had a dream of playing together again, but the location remains unknown. The brothers often discussed the Berlin Polar Bears, the DEL champions, in the past.
On the day of Andreas' transfer, Tobias was supposed to get married. The team manager had the idea for Andreas to sit on Tobias' seat in the locker room, a move that was met with approval by the family.
During the celebrations, the players posed with a jersey of Eder, symbolizing their dedication to Tobias. Tobias' fiancée accepted the gold medal on his behalf during the celebrations, a poignant moment that encapsulated the team's respect for Tobias.
The words "Tobi" and Tobias Eder's former jersey number 22 are written on Eder's chest protector under his jersey, a personal touch that adds a sense of intimacy to his new role with the team.
Andreas described the day of his transfer as a difficult day for the family, but something good happened regardless. He spoke highly of the unity and support at the Berlin Polar Bears, going beyond the usual.
References: [1] [Link to news article 1] [2] [Link to news article 2]
Andreas Eder, now a member of the Berlin Polar Bears, has chosen to wear the number 43 in honor of his late brother Tobias, a fervent hockey fan whose love for the team helped forge Andreas' connection to the DEL champions. In a moving tribute, the Polar Bears dedicated their championship season to Tobias, who had worn the number 22.
