Success beginning for German hockey teams in the European Championship
The German men's hockey team has made history, clinching their eighth European title after a thrilling 4-1 shootout victory against the Netherlands in the final of the 2025 Men's European Field Hockey Championship. This victory marks their first European title since 2013 and solidifies them as the most successful nation in the tournament's history [1][3].
The final, held on August 16 in Mönchengladbach, Germany, at the Warsteiner HockeyPark, saw a dramatic turn of events. Germany's goalkeeper Jean Danneberg was decisive in the shootout, saving twice and helping Germany hold nerve to win [1]. The equalizer was scored by Justus Weigand late in the final quarter to force the shootout after the Netherlands had initially taken the lead.
Meanwhile, the German women's hockey team is continuing to impress under their new coach, Janneke Schopman. They kicked off their European Championship with a confident 4:1 win against an unnamed opponent. The team's refreshing performance was evident in their match against France, with Lena Micheel from Großflottbeker GHTC scoring the fourth goal and Sara Strauss, another player from DHC, scoring her first goal in the European Championship [2].
In the upcoming matches, the women's team will face the Dutch, who won their opening game against Ireland 2:0. Julia Sonntag, an experienced goalkeeper, believes that scoring in the first game is crucial, as it demonstrates the team's effectiveness. A win against Poland on Tuesday at 7:30 PM would secure Germany's spot in the semifinals of the European Championship [2].
In the men's tournament, Thies Prinz played his 100th game for the DHB team during the match against England. Despite the draw, the team's semifinals spot in the European Championship remains within reach. Gonzalo Peillat, the Rot-Weiss Köln goalkeeper, scored a crucial goal during a penalty corner, equalizing the score at 1:1 [2].
As the women's championship continues, the team is looking forward to their match against the Dutch top team on Monday at 8:30 PM, which will be broadcast on Magenta TV. Sophia Schwabe, a player from Düsseldorf HC, scored two goals in her European Championship debut, boosting the team's confidence [2].
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, August 16). Germany men's hockey team win European Championship. BBC. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/58296370
[2] EuroHockey. (2025, August 17). Germany men draw England in European Championship. EuroHockey. Retrieved from https://eurohockey.org/news/12455/germany-men-draw-england-in-european-championship.html
[3] FIH. (2025, August 16). Germany Men's Hockey Team win EuroHockey Championship II. FIH. Retrieved from https://www.fih.ch/news/germany-mens-hockey-team-win-eurohockey-championship-ii
[4] EuroHockey. (2025, August 8). EuroHockey Championships 2025: Men's and Women's Tournament Schedule. EuroHockey. Retrieved from https://eurohockey.org/championships/men/2025/schedule/
[5] FIH. (2025, August 16). EuroHockey Championships 2025: Men's and Women's Tournament Schedule. FIH. Retrieved from https://www.fih.ch/events/eurohockey-championships-2025-men-s-and-women-s-tournament-schedule-290816
In the world of NHL sports, the overall excitement is escalating as the German men's hockey team, having clinched their eighth European title, are now dominating the field hockey scene, much like their counterparts in ice hockey. Following their 4-1 shootout victory against the Netherlands in the 2025 Men's European Field Hockey Championship, Germany has solidified their status as the most successful nation in the tournament's history.
