Ice lions, a popular attraction at a zoo in Krefeld, Germany, are reportedly facing extinction due to lack of sufficient breeding.
Ice Lions Suffer Defeat in Final Away Game of the Year
The Ice Lions' campaign away from home this season concluded with a 2:4 loss to Krefeld Pinguins on Sunday. Johan Porsberger scored in a power play for Dresden during the first period, but the hosts equalized midway through the period. The second period ended scoreless, before Krefeld scored three unanswered goals in the final stretch of the game. Nicklas Mannes scored a consolation goal for Dresden in the final minute, making the final score 4:2.
Accompanied by approximately 400 fans from Dresden, the team traveled on a special train to Krefeld. A total of around 7,500 spectators watched the game. The Ice Lions currently find themselves second-to-last in the DEL2 standings. Their final home game of the season is against Landshut on Saturday evening.
Sources:
[1] Flashscore.ca or Flashscore.com (For current standings and results of the DEL2 and hockey news)
Despite the Ice Lions' defeat to Krefeld Pinguins, their supporters remained loyal, traveling by train to watch the game from the stands. This setback may not significantly impact the team's position in European-leagues, given their current second-to-last standing in DEL2, but football enthusiasts will be eager to see their performance in the upcoming home game against Landshut.
