ERC Ingolstadt’s 2-2 series equalizer against EHC Red Bull Munich quickly faded into the background after Munich’s Fabio Wagner checked Ingolstadt’s Edwin Tropmann for hospital. The day after, Wagner spoke up.
It was the last minute of the game in Ingolstadt, in which the already very hard-fought game four of the series between ERC Ingolstadt and EHC Munich reached its negative climax. The game was at a standstill of 7:2 for the Schanzer Panthers It had already been decided long ago when Munich’s Fabio Wagner violently checked away from Edwin Tropmann on the blue line with no chance of the puck.
Ex-Ingolstadt resident Wagner checks Tropmann into the hospital
The Ingolstadt man lost his helmet in the violent collision and remained unconscious on the ice. Paramedics immediately rushed to transport the injured man. According to consistent media reports, Tropmann only came to in the ambulance.
Fabio Wagner, who had been on the ice for the ERC until the summer, was ruled out for the rest of the game, but with only 100 seconds left to play, this no longer mattered. Wagner will almost certainly miss game five. Most likely the series is even completely over for him. Both teams left the puck untouched and time running out for the remainder of the game.
“This has nothing to do with ice hockey”
Ingolstadt’s sports director Tim Regan then found clear words for the action. He understands the frustration due to the score, “but to this extent there is no excuse. It has nothing to do with ice hockey anymore.” His counterpart Christian Winkler also couldn’t explain what had gotten into his player. Winkler made it clear that Wagner was “not someone who stands for something like that” and suspected “that the emotions in this game went in the wrong direction in a certain way.”
The players from both teams did not give any interviews after the end of the game. “The guys in the locker room are not in good shape,” Regan said. “Our thoughts are with Tropmann and we hope that he gets well again quickly,” said Winkler.
Winkler: “It’s changed over the last few weeks rocked up”
Wagner’s brutal foul was the negative highlight of a game that featured more martial arts than ice hockey. The guests from the state capital collected a total of 125 penalty minutes. “It’s certainly gotten a bit worse, and not just today,” said Munich’s sports director Winkler. “We also have a player who has been at home for days and is not feeling well.” Winkler was referring to game two, in which the Ingolstadt team had worked hard, although to a much lesser extent than the Munich team had done yesterday.
Wagner speaks up: “I’m truly sorry”
That night, Tropmann posted on his Instagram story and thanked him for the well wishes. “I’ll do my best to get fit again quickly.” The ERC Ingolstadt announced on Wednesday that the 20-year-old had “suffered a head and neck injury”. He will remain at the Ingolstadt Clinic for further examinations.
The perpetrator Wagner himself also made a statement and addressed his message directly to Tropmann. “I’m truly sorry for what happened on the ice yesterday,” said the Munich native. “It was a mistake on my part and I take full responsibility for my actions.” The most important thing is that “you get fit again quickly and are down on the ice,” Wagner sent his well-being wishes to the Ingolstadt native.
Ingolstadt is the same Best-of-seven series out of
Ingolstadt’s 2-2 equalizer in the best-of-seven series faded into the background. “We expected a reaction and the boys delivered it,” Regan was still happy about the victory. “Discipline made the difference.” Game five takes place on Thursday in Munich. By then, however, tempers should cool down significantly.
Source: BR24Sport on the radio April 1, 2026 – 8:54 a.m
