Polar bears versus Cologne sharks. This is THE big hit of the four DEL quarter-final playoffs (best-of-five mode) in 2022. Sunday (2 p.m., Magentasport) will see the first match in the MB Arena. 14,200 fans are allowed in without corona restrictions. The polar bears play with the best cast.
the sharks come to Berlin with the momentum of winning two pre-playoffs against Ingolstadt (3:2 aet, 4:3). And with many ex-polar bears in the team. Master Bears vs Ex-Polar Bears.
First there are the coaches Uwe Krupp (56) and Clement Jodoin (70). pure experience. However, the duo did not win a title with the polar bears. There are also seven Haie players who have also worn the Eisbären jersey in the past.
The outstanding player is the goalkeeper Justin Pogge (35). If the Canadian catches a cream day, the ex-bear is difficult to defeat. Striker Landon Ferraro (30) is always good for a goal.
Is it an advantage that Cologne has many ex-Berliners in the team? polar bear coach Serge Aubin (47): “It doesn’t matter. We just have to play our polar bear ice hockey.” Defender Kai Wissmann (25) simply thinks: “We are all happy that the playoffs are finally starting.”
