7:19 p.m
The meeting in the SAP Arena in Mannheim is the 81st duel between the two teams. The balance clearly speaks in favor of the Eagles, who have achieved 53 wins so far. Although today’s hosts were able to win the last two encounters, the trend is ultimately in favor of the Schwenninger Wild Wings, who have won six of the last nine games against Mannheim. So it remains to be seen whether the guests can once again become a stumbling block for the DEL leaders or whether the home team’s winning streak will continue.
7:15 p.m
In contrast to the Mannheimers, the season so far has been a constant ups and downs for the Schwenningers. After the Wild Wings were only able to achieve one regular win and one success after a penalty shootout in the first five games, a series of three encounters followed that they were able to win. However, this upswing evaporated the previous week when Steve Walker’s team lost 1-0 against the Straubing Tigers before suffering a bitter 3-5 defeat against the Augsburger Panthers two days later. With 14 points, today’s guests find themselves in ninth place, but the direct play-off places are only two points away.
7:04 p.m
The Adler Mannheim have so far celebrated eight wins after the regular 60 minutes in ten games this season. There was also a recent victory after a penalty shootout against EHC Red Bull Munich. Only on match day six did the Eagles lose 2-3 to the Frankfurt Lions, who scored in extra time through Cameron Brace. Unsurprisingly, today’s home team finds itself at the top of the table and leads the DEL with 27 points. With the Schwenninger Wild Wings, ninth place is now waiting for Dallas Eakins’ men.
6:59 p.m
Hello and welcome to the 11th matchday of the DEL. On Friday evening, the Adler Mannheim would like to extend their winning streak against the Schwenninger Wild Wings from 7:30 p.m. in the SAP Arena at home.