After four previous bankruptcies, ERC Ingolstadt won 6:1 (3:0, 1:1, 2:0) against the Krefeld Pinguinen, who were threatened with relegation, and secured a direct fifth place playoff-Place.
Straubing, Bietigheim and Iserlohn not playable
They were the only two DEL games that could take place on Friday. Because the current corona wave had led to several game cancellations. The Straubing Tigerswho have favourited Bietigheim Steelers and the Iserlohn Roosters cannot run for the time being. More shifts are likely to follow.
Both Tigers brought the PCRTests on Friday revealed three more positive results from players. They have gone into domestic isolation, so eleven professionals in the club are already affected.
On Thursday, seven players and three people from the coaching and supervisory staff tested positive. National player Marcel Brandt had previously been infected. The duel scheduled for Friday at Meister Eisbären Berlin has been cancelled. The home game on Sunday against Schwenninger Wild Wings is currently on the calendar.
Bietigheimer in quarantine for the second time
Bietigheim has to be in quarantine for the second time this month because of positive corona tests. Because of the arrangement, the derby scheduled for Friday at the Wild Wings and the home game on Sunday against the Krefeld Penguins. On Wednesday, the newly promoted team played for the Wolfsburg Grizzlys (3:5).
The next two games of the Roosters have to be postponed as the club currently has no able-bodied team. It is the home game against the Augsburg Panthers on Sunday and the away game against the same opponent on Tuesday.
Status: 01/21/2022, 22:48