The national team has opted for this Quarterfinals qualified for the 2023 World Cup and is traveling to Riga this Wednesday. We have all important information clearly summarized:
Who is the opponent in the quarterfinals?
The DEB-Selection reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the fourth time in a row. The opponent is that Switzerland as group leader in Group B in Riga with 19 points. Germany finished fourth in Group A in Tampere with 12 points.
When and where will the quarterfinals take place?
The quarterfinals will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 15:20 p.m. German time (16:20 p.m. local time). The game will take place at Arena Riga in the Latvian capital. The World Cup venue has a capacity of just over 10.000 spectators.
When will the national team travel to Riga?
Yesterday we were already packing in the cabin and in the team hotel. In the late morning we take a plane from Tampere to Riga. The flight time is around 50 minutes. A material vehicle of the DEB already set off for Riga this morning so that the cabin in the Arena Riga could be set up in time.
What is the plan in Riga until the quarter-finals?
After landing in Riga, check it out DEB-Selection first in the team hotel. Afterwards we go to the Arena Riga to set up the cabin and have ice training in the late afternoon (17 p.m.). The team then takes the shuttle bus back to the team hotel for dinner and a rest before the quarter-finals on Thursday. On match day, the German team has the opportunity to conduct a pre-game skate.
What is the quarterfinal game mode?
If the score is tied after 60 minutes, a 10-minute extra time follows with three-on-three field players. If no decision is made here either, there will be a penalty shootout to determine the semi-final participant.
Who will broadcast the quarterfinals?
The quarter-finals will be shown live on MagentaSport and Sport1. There are corresponding preliminary reports on both channels.