SPORT1 is broadcasting today via free live stream (18.30 p.m.) / Simon Danner and Marco Nowak Krämmer's assistants / Niederberger today, Strahlmeier in goal tomorrow
A photo by Patrick Hager hangs in many places in Sochi, Russia. One that shows the German national player taking a face-off against superstar Pavel Datsyuk. The poster of course refers to the two games as part of the Euro Hockey Challenge between Russia and Germany. Everyone Fan But I know: Neither Hager nor Datysuk will actually meet each other this Friday. The strikers will not be used in the second comparison on Saturday either. The reason is obvious: both Hager (EHC Red Bull München) and Datsyuk (SKA St. Petersburg) are currently playing the playoff semi-finals in their respective leagues with the clubs.
For the Germans Fans A super ice hockey weekend is on the agenda. In addition to the DEL semi-finals, today's international match between Russia and Germany will be shown on the SPORT1 live stream (18.30 p.m.). And viewers can also follow the encounter on Saturday (April 07.04th/16.00 p.m.) on free TV on SPORT1.
National coach Marco Sturm is putting his trust in eight new people. His team, which consists mostly of talented people, immediately has to face a major challenge. That's why the 39-year-old coach doesn't want to know anything about a "new edition" and a "revenge" for the lost Olympic final, which is often quoted in the media: "You shouldn't compare it, that would be nonsense. Maybe we can talk about revenge again at the next Olympics, but not before. But it’s a good test for us.”
As already known, Nico Krämmer will be from the Kölner Haien lead the national team onto the ice as captain. The assistants have now also been appointed. Simon Danner (Schwenninger Wild Wings) and Marco Nowak from the Düsseldorfer EG are called the co-captains. The two keepers Mathias Niederberger (Düsseldorfer EG) and goalkeeper debutant Dustin Strahlmeier (Schwenningen) will alternate after consultation with the national coach. Niederberger starts today, Strahlmeier celebrates his premiere on Saturday in the second match against Russia.