The German national ice hockey team has also lost the second test game against Slovakia without their regulars.
In Banska Bystrica in Slovak, the so-called perspective team was defeated on Thursday (06.02.2025), despite an increase in performance, 1: 3 (0: 1, 0: 1, 1: 1). National coach Harold Kreis waived all top performers and used both games to test numerous players. On Wednesday, the selection of the German Ice Hockey Association lost 0: 4 against the Slovaks.
“At this level it is the little things that make the difference”, Had said circle after the defeat on Wednesday. A day later, it also had a lack of gunfire. Noah Dunham from ERC Ingolstadt only hit the post with a penalty after almost a minute. The hosts did better: Rayen Petrovicky took the Slovaks in the lead after 14 minutes.
Germany despaired at the Slovak goalkeeper
The district team came to many good occasions compared to the previous day, repeatedly failed due to the Slovak keeper Eugen Rabcan. The opponent, however, is freezing: Martin Fasko-Rudas gave Germany’s goalkeeper Hendrik Hane from the Iserlohn Roosters no chance and increased to 0: 2 (35 minute).
After all, Jimmy Martinovic made the first sense of achievement: the Wolfsburg defender scored 1-2 (43.) with a placed shot. Germany tried everything to equalize. However, Daniel TKAC marked the 3-1 final score (59.) shortly before the end.
Now test games against the current world champion
The next test games are already taking place as part of the World Cup preparation. On April 10th and 12th, the DEB selection will meet world champion Czech Republic. The title fights in Denmark and Sweden begin on May 9th. Germany starts in the tournament in Herning in Danish Hungary a day later.
Memory of Tobias Eder
In memory of the former international Tobias Eder, who died last week, a minute’s silence took place before the first match against Slovakia. In addition, Germany played with a mourning flor. Eder died last Wednesday at the age of 26 after cancer.
Goalie Tiefensee keeps defeat within limits
The district team was on the ice on Wednesday with eleven debutants after 55 seconds. Sebastian Cederle was successful for the hosts early and increased a few minutes after the beginning of the second round (25th minute). In his first international match, the 24-year-old was also responsible for the 0: 3 (32nd).
Germany’s goalkeeper Arno Tiefensee from the Adler Mannheim saved his team from an even higher gap. During the fourth goal by Daniel TKAC, Tiefensee did not look good (55th).