The German U18 women's national team had to admit defeat in their placement game at the 2024 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship in Switzerland. The team led by women's national coach Jeff MacLeod lost to the hosts by a narrow margin of 1:2. The goalscorer on the German side was Anna Rose in the 29th minute of the game.
This closes DEB-Young talent selection finished the World Cup tournament in eighth place and thus missed out on remaining in the top division.
Martina Schrick (Löwen Frankfurt) led that DEBteam onto the ice as captain. Assisting at her side was Elisa Pietschmann (Eisbären Juniors Berlin) and Anna Rose (HC Landsberg). Starting goalie today was Hannah Loist (EHC Grizzlys Wolfsburg). For the only hit of the DEB worried Anna Rose. Anastasia Gruß (ETC Crimmitschau) was named best German player. As the best three DEB-Athletes of the tournament were Hanna Weichenhain (EV Lindau), Hannah Loist and Hanna Hoppe (ESC Dresden) honored.
Women's national coach Jeff MacLeod:“Our team played a very well-structured game and used all their energy and will to win against Switzerland. The players worked hard and learned a lot throughout the tournament, and the coaches and staff appreciate their dedication and attitude. We will continue to work on ourselves and try to improve so that we can play at a better level in the future.”
DEB-Sports director Christian Künast: “The team gave everything within their capabilities. As expected, we are simply not ready in this area to establish ourselves in the top division. It was still a very valuable experience for the players for the future. I would like to thank the staff and the entire team for their commitment.”
Result 2024 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship in Zug (SUI)
13.01.2024/11/00| XNUMX:XNUMX | Placement game I Switzerland – Germany 2:1 (0:0, 1:1, 1:0)
More information about cycling in the Leipzig Region as well as more interesting routes: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/ww18