4
19:35
Now there is the first warning shot! Filip Varejcka takes a high disc directly behind the slot and fires the hard rubber into the catch hand of Wolfsburg’s goalie Dustin Strahlmeier.
3
19:33
The first minutes of the game are restrained. Both teams have not yet made it into the opposing zone and are stopped early on by the opponent.
2
19:32
Great atmosphere: the fans in Munich create a great atmosphere and accompany the first shift with continuous singing. There is also a beautiful choreo in blue and white from the north curve in Munich.
1
19:30
Game 1 in the semifinals between EHC Munich and Grizzlys Wolfsburg is on! The Red Bulls are wearing their blue jersey today, Wolfsburg are playing in orange.
19:28
It’s about to start! AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” is already playing in the Olmypia ice rink and the players are running in.
19:25
In the main round, the balance of power between the two teams was surprisingly clear: Wolfsburg won all four preliminary round games and have been unbeaten against Munich for over a year. Can the Red Bulls end this streak today?
19:20
The Grizzlies are also looking forward to the next playoff duel, as they defeated the Fischtown Pinguins after a thriller in Game 5 just last Easter Monday. Now the skid cracks from the Autostadt are back in the semi-finals and after their three defeats in the final they are dreaming all the more of the long-awaited title win. The playoff motto of Wolfsburg is clear: “Now it’s our turn!” It says on the boards in the ice arena.
19:10
The duel between Red Bull Munich and the Grizzlies Wolfsburg has an eventful past in the DEL playoffs: In 2016 and 2017, both teams faced each other in the final, which went to the Munich team, which was superior at the time, and a year later even to the Triple championship culminated. The Red Bulls have big plans again this year: “We’re really keen on the trophy,” said striker Trevor Parkes. “And not just among the players who haven’t been champions yet.”
18:56
Hello and welcome to the DEL Playoffs! The first semi-final game between EHC Red Bull and Grizzlies Wolfsburg takes place in Munich today at 7:30 p.m. Who starts the series with a win?