This year's Deutschland Cup at the KönigPALAST in Krefeld was a complete success. With almost 30.000 visitors from all participating nations, expectations were not only met, but also exceeded thanks to the outstanding atmosphere on all days of the tournament.
The event, which was supervised by around 100 volunteers, thrilled spectators not only on the ice. The sensational rush at the official autograph sessions of the German national team and the high demand for the new collection DEBmerchandise showed just as much interest in the team off the ice. Through the “Fifty-Fifty Lottery” campaign run by the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund as part of the supporting program, more than €2.000 was won for the young German ice hockey talent.
Equally successful in the course of Deutschland Cup2018 saw the premiere of the parallel eSports event in collaboration with TakeTV Krefeld. Enthusiastic NHL 19 players were able to compete against each other while the tournament was broadcast live on the online streaming service “Switch”. Following the event on the game-free Friday, the Fanparty for Deutschland Cup instead of. The different people exchanged ideas there in a cozy atmosphere Fans from all over Germany and celebrated exuberantly into the weekend.
Probably the most emotional moment of the... Deutschland Cup2018 marked the farewell to national coach Marco Sturm. The farewell video in Sturm's honor reviewed all of the coach's successes before he was celebrated with a standing ovation. In particular, everyone was reminded of the historic success at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, which is why, as expected, the national coach's farewell was very difficult.
Overall, the should Deutschland Cup 2018 will remain an extremely positive memory for everyone. The Deutscher Eishockey-Bund is looking forward to welcoming you back in 2019 Deutschland Cup to welcome. Next year the tournament will take place again in Krefeld from November 7th to 10th.