The German ice hockey women experienced a disappointment at the start of the World Cup in Denmark – after a two-goal lead.
In the first group game, the team of national coach Thomas Schädler had to admit defeat to Hungary 2: 4 (2: 1, 0: 2, 0: 1) on Thursday (08/25/2022) after two more victories against the opponents had succeeded.
Welcke and Kluge submit
Luisa Welcke (2nd minute) and Laura Kluge (11th) ensured a perfect start at Iscenter Nord in Frederikshavn before Franciska Kiss-Simon (11th/24th) and Kinga Jokai-Szilagyi (36th) won the game of the team of the former men’s national coach Pat Cortina turned.
The German team pushed for an equalizer in the final third, Schädler got goalkeeper Franziska Albl off the ice and Mira Sereley (60′) hit the empty goal.
“Good chances missed”
“We had some good situations, some good chances but just didn’t take them”said Welcke: “After we scored the first goal we got a bit hectic. We have to stick to our plan next time.”
Now the Swedes are waiting
This next time is on Saturday (08/27/2022) with the second preliminary round match against Sweden. The three best teams from group B of five make it to the quarter-finals, the declared goal of the selection of the German Ice Hockey Federation. All teams from Group A advance.