NHL Phenom Tim Stützle Jumps aboard Germany's WM Squad
Germany imposes strict prerequisites for the World Cup
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Celebrating victory from the get-go: Germany's national ice hockey team kicked off the WM with a smashing victory over debutants Hungary, securing a comfortable 6:1 win in the opening match. The next challenge awaits on Sunday, as Germany faces off against Kazakhstan, who secured a 2:1 victory over Norway in their opening game.
Superstar Tim Stützle, hailing from the Ottawa Senators, is gearing up to join the German squad, barring delays due to a late entry decision after discussions with team officials[4]. The 23-year-old forward, who was slightly injured following the playoff exit, will embark on his second WM, having been forced to exit prematurely in 2022 due to a knee injury and denied participation in 2023 due to a shoulder injury[4].
On Sunday, Stützle is expected to arrive in Denmark, preparing to train with the team on Monday morning for the first time[4]. As for the goals, head coach Harold Kreis called upon NHL goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer in the first match, with Mathias Niederberger anticipated for the second game on Monday[4].
The team, coached by Kreis, had a shaky beginning, grappling with pass accuracy and the poor ice quality. However, they quickly regained their footing, with precise passes setting the stage for Joshua Samanski's goal to provide a 2:0 advantage. "A very solid first period," Kahun said on ProSieben, "there were a few nervous mistakes at the outset."
In the second period, goalkeeper Grubauer was kept busy due to some sloppy play[4]. Ehliz scored in a power play opportunity, but it was disallowed due to goaltender interference following a video review[4]. Kälble notched a goal off a counterattack, while Tiffels capitalized on the game's most stunning combination to ensure a comfortable lead going into the third period. Ehl and Kahun added further goals, securing a decisive victory for Germany[4].
Sources: ntv.de, lme/sid
Tags:
- Ice Hockey
- NHL
- World Championships
Enrichment Data:
- Tim Stützle joined the German ice hockey team for the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship late due to discussions with team officials[4].
- Germany started the tournament on Saturday, May 9, against Hungary, but Stützle is not expected to be available for the first two round-robin matches[4].
- Stützle has a history of injuries in previous WMs, exiting early in 2022 due to a knee injury and denied participation in 2023 due to a shoulder injury[4].
Tim Stützle, a star from NHL's Ottawa Senators, has resolved to join Germany's WM squad, although the entry decision had some delays in discussions with team officials. Competing in his second WM, Stützle, aged 23, will arrive in Denmark on Sunday, eager to train with the team on Monday morning. As the tournament progresses, the precision of Stützle's passes and the combined efforts of the German team could potentially lead to success in the NHL Phenom's return to the World Championships.
