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Stützle Joins Germany's Ice Hockey Squad for WM Offensive Push
Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link Germany's ice hockey warriors stormed the World Championship with a triumphant 6:1 victory over Hungary. On Sunday, they confront Kazakhstan, their next adversary. Ottawa Senators superstar Tim Stützle, set to join the fray.
Ice hockey stalwart Tim Stützle, an NHL sensation with the Ottawa Senators, hops aboard, embarking to unite forces with the national German contingent in the 2025 IIHF World Championship fray. After their exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the opening round against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Stützle was given the green light from Canada, arriving in Herning on Sunday and preparing to train alongside the DEB squad on Monday morning.
In an interview with MagentaSport, DEB sports director Christian Künast expressed that the wait was a test of patience, yet they couldn't secure earlier approval. For the agile forward, this tournament serves as his second World Championship appearance - he was forced to retreat prematurely in 2022 due to a knee injury, and last year, his club nixed his participation due to a shoulder injury.
As Germany commenced their World Championship under the guidance of head coach Harold Kreis, securing a 6:1 victory over newcomers Hungary, Stützle's anticipated arrival was a hot topic. Struggling slightly after the playoff departure, the Senators forward is eager to prove his mettle and help the team bolster their craft for the quarterfinals and beyond.
Philipp Grubauer, an NHL goalkeeper, was entrusted his initial start by Kreis, while Mathias Niederberger is expected to take the ice the following day. The DEB's third goalkeeper, Arno Tiefensee, and two other team members, Berlin debutant Eric Mik and Berlin teammate Manuel Wiederer, have yet to be declared available.
The opening period was a tad shaky for the DEB team, with the ice quality and passing accuracy casting doubts. The puck fortuitously landed on Justin Schütz's stick, setting up Dominik Kahun for the opening goal. The game significantly improved, with Lukas Reichel's precise pass contributing to Joshua Samanski's 2:0 lead.
In the second period, careless errors resulted in a spike in grass-covered shots on goal for the Hungarian counterparts. However, referees overturned Yasin Ehliz's power play goal due to goaltender interference (27.). The tide turned in favor of the German squad, with Kälble scoring on a counterattack and Frederik Tiffels capping off the most beautiful combination of the game to guarantee a resounding victory. Kahun and Alexander Ehl capitalized on additional opportunities in the final period.
This impressive triumph against Hungary marked Germany's seventh win in eight World Championship outings against the outsider. Two years ago, the team swept Hungary 7:2 on their way to the World Championship final in Tampere. Up next on Sunday (16:20 CET/ProSieben and MagentaSport), Germany faces Kazakhstan, aiming to build upon their opening victory and amplify their pursuit of the World Championship title.
Sources: ntv.de, lme/sid
Insights:
- The addition of Tim Stützle to Germany's roster was part of a strategic effort to build chemistry leading up to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Stützle's participation is seen as important for both himself and the team as international experience enhances preparation for major tournaments.
- Stützle's delayed arrival at the tournament was due to the Ottawa Senators' playoff schedule.
- Tim Stützle, an NHL sensation with the Ottawa Senators, has joined the German ice hockey team for the 2025 IIHF World Championship, hoping to add his talent to the national contingent in their pursuit of the World Championship title.
- In the 2025 IIHF World Championship, sports fans can look forward to watching Tim Stützle, a star player from the NHL, compete in ice hockey, particularly in the upcoming match against Kazakhstan.
