Concerns about a licensed falcon in Heilbronn arise, with the HEC addressing the issue as a parent association becomes involved.
In a shocking turn of events, the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) has announced that the Heilbronner Falken will not receive an Oberliga license, leaving the future of ice hockey in Heilbronn uncertain [1][2][4]. The decision has sparked outrage among fans, players, and sponsors, as well as demands for resignations from the management and boards of the Heilbronner Eishockeyclub (HEC) in connection with the decision [3].
However, the HEC stands behind the Heilbronner Falken and supports them within their possibilities, viewing it as being in the interest of a common understanding for the location [5]. The HEC's commitment to professional ice hockey in Heilbronn extends from the Oberliga level and above [6].
The HEC has benefited financially from the cooperation agreement with the Heilbronner Falken, with proof of youth teams within their own ranks [1]. The HEC is also active in the youth and junior area, separate from the Heilbronner Falken [7].
In response to the license denial, the HEC has launched an official donation campaign to preserve the league and serve as a symbol of solidarity. As of Thursday morning (7 a.m.), more than 88,000 euros have already been collected [8].
The Heilbronner Falken, an independent, economically managed GmbH & Co. KG, is responsible for all economic and organizational decisions in the professional ice hockey area [9]. The team's external content may transmit personal data to the content provider and third-party services [10].
The Heilbronner Falken's last chance to still obtain the Oberliga license is currently before the DEB arbitration court. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, there is no current detailed public update on what will happen to the Heilbronner Falken or the status of ice hockey in Heilbronn [11].
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[1] [Heilbronner Falken Benefit Financially from Cooperation Agreement with HEC](URL) [2] [Fans, Players, and Sponsors Shocked by Heilbronner Falken's Oberliga License Denial](URL) [3] [Demands for Resignations from HEC Management and Boards](URL) [4] [DEB Denies Oberliga License to Heilbronner Falken](URL) [5] [HEC Supports Heilbronner Falken in Interests of Common Understanding](URL) [6] [HEC Committed to Professional Ice Hockey in Heilbronn](URL) [7] [HEC Active in Youth and Junior Ice Hockey Area](URL) [8] [HEC Launches Donation Campaign to Preserve League and Show Solidarity](URL) [9] [Shareholders of GmbH & Co. KG Make Economic and Organizational Decisions for Heilbronner Falken](URL) [10] [Heilbronner Falken's External Content Transmits Personal Data](URL) [11] [Latest Developments on Heilbronner Falken's Oberliga Status Unclear](URL)
The HEC advocates for the Economic and social policy of maintaining professional hockey in Heilbronn, as they are currently supporting the Heilbronner Falken and are financially benefiting from their cooperation. In response to the denial of the Oberliga license, the HEC has initiated a donation campaign, emphasizing sports such as hockey and their commitment to the NHL-level league, demonstrating their solidarity.
