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Dresden Ice Lions Prepare for Inaugural DEL Season
The Dresden Ice Lions are gearing up for their first season in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in 2025/2026, following their promotion after winning the DEL2 championship in 2025 [1].
The team, which consists of DEL2 players and DEL players without contracts, is making strategic moves to compete at the highest level in German professional ice hockey. Although specific player transfers or new additions for the DEL season are not yet detailed, it is clear that the team is positioning itself to face the increased competition [1].
Niklas Sundblad, the coach of the Dresden Ice Lions, initially did not consider the DEL as a possibility. However, the team's success in the DEL2 championship has changed that [1]. Sundblad is now leading the team through the challenges of transitioning to the DEL, which typically involve increased competition level, roster strengthening, and organizational adjustments [1].
The team is currently in need of two reinforcements to help them navigate these challenges [1]. Matthias Roos, a key member of the team, reflects on a stressful past three months as they prepare for the DEL [1].
The Dresden Ice Lions have already made several new signings to bolster their squad. These include Julius Hudacek (Cologne Sharks), Clemens Stocker (Starbulls Rosenheim), Emil Johansson (Red Bull Munich), Alec McCrea (Düsseldorf EG), Justin Braun (Straubing Tigers), Malte Barthold (ESC Dresden), Karl Gärtner (ESC Dresden), Lance Bouma (HC Linköping), Connor Korte (EHC Freiburg), Trevor Parkes (Red Bull Munich), and C.J. Suess (Manitoba Moose) [1].
The team has also been granted a license for the DEL, fulfilling both sporting and economic requirements for the top tier [1]. For more detailed information on squad changes, new signings, and challenges faced by the Dresden Ice Lions, checking their official communications or recent sports news sources would provide more comprehensive insights [1].
In addition to the Dresden Ice Lions, the SPORT EAST website covers other teams such as the Lausitzer Foxes and the Eispiraten Crimmitschau [1]. The DEL Winter Game, where the Dresden Ice Lions will host the champion from Berlin, is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion [1]. Interestingly, all tickets for the Dresden Ice Lions' debut game in Berlin were sold out within 30 minutes [1].
[1] Data obtained from various online sources.
The Dresden Ice Lions are focused on competitive sports, preparing for the high level of play in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). As they navigate through the challenges of transitioning to the DEL, the team is also reinforcing its squad with new signings, including notable players from teams like Cologne Sharks and Red Bull Munich.
