“Has made such a big contribution”
German team complains of bitter failure at ice hockey World Cup
Updated on May 14, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
The Ice Hockey World Cup has been running smoothly for the German national team. But now the team is plagued by a bitter failure.
With three wins from three games, the start of the German national ice hockey team at the World Cup in Denmark was a real success-but now the team is a difficult setback: NHL striker Lukas Reichel will not be available for the further course of the tournament. Of all people before the duel against Switzerland on Thursday (4.20 p.m. in the live ticker at T-Online), the German Ice Hockey Association (Deb) announced the final failure of the striker.
National coach Harold Kreis regrets the early World Cup out of his offensive player: “It is very bitter for Lukas,” he said, adding: “He had a strong start to the tournament so far and has made a big contribution.”
Reichel suffered a shoulder injury in the 5-2 victory against Norway. So far, the 22-year-old had convinced with a goal and three templates at the World Cup. Above all, his speed was an important factor in the attack game of the DEB selection.
The failure for the German team weighs heavily. Because the upcoming opponents could hardly be more demanding: after the show of strength with Switzerland, duels with the USA and defending champion Czech Republic are still pending. Reichel’s failure is particularly difficult against such opponents.