Dresden Ice Lions seal their promotion to the top tier with a decisive overtime victory
The Dresden Ice Lions (Dresdner Eislöwen) have secured their promotion to the 1st Bundesliga (DEL) of German ice hockey, following a hard-fought victory against the Ravensburg Towerstars in a preseason friendly match on August 17, 2025.
In a thrilling game that ended with a 2:1 scoreline, Tomas Sykora scored the winning goal for Dresden in overtime on April 29, at 11 PM. This victory marks a significant return to the top tier of German ice hockey for the Dresden Ice Lions, and it has far-reaching implications for their fellow DEL competitors, Düsseldorf EG.
While the Dresden victory does not have any direct standings or official league implications for Düsseldorf EG, it does signal that Dresden is in good form and potentially strengthening their team as they enter the 2025/2026 PENNY DEL season. This could mean tougher competition in the upcoming Bundesliga season, including against Düsseldorf EG.
Indeed, if Ravensburg Towerstars had won the game, Düsseldorf would not have been relegated. However, Ravensburg has not applied for a license to compete in the 1st Bundesliga next season, and it seems that Düsseldorf's hopes of avoiding relegation this season have been dashed by the Dresden Ice Lions' victory.
The Dresden players celebrated jubilantly after securing their promotion, and their jubilant celebration was a sight to behold. On the other hand, Düsseldorf EG faces an uncertain future in the second division for the upcoming season.
Nevertheless, Düsseldorf EG will have to earn their way back to the 1st Bundesliga through competition in the future. This setback serves as a motivation for the team to work harder and strive to regain their place in the top tier of German ice hockey.
In summary, the Dresden Ice Lions' victory over Ravensburg in this friendly match indicates their strong preseason performance and readiness for the 2025/2026 PENNY DEL season. Düsseldorf EG, as fellow DEL competitors, may face a more competitive Dresden team in regular season play. This victory marks a return to the top tier of German ice hockey for the Dresden Ice Lions, while potentially threatening Düsseldorf's future in the top-tier league.
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