The German Women's national team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship for the third time in a row. As third in Group B, the DEBselection against the USA on Thursday, April 17. The time for the game will be determined late this evening at the IIHF Directorate Meeting.
The comments on the quarter-final opponent:
Women's national coach Jeff MacLeod: "The USA is one of the best teams in the world, so we naturally expect a tough match. However, our staff and players know that on a good day, anyone can beat anyone. We'll use tomorrow's training to prepare intensively for the match and also conduct a video analysis. We'll be ready for a quarterfinal fight. We're really looking forward to the duel!"
Attacker Nicola Hadraschek-Eisenschmid: "The USA is a strong opponent in terms of both skill and running ability. We have to stick to our game in this matchup and try to capitalize on the scoring opportunities we get. We'll be regenerating tonight, have another ice session tomorrow, and will be intensively prepared for the game by the coaching staff. We want to give it our all against the USA and are looking forward to the matchup!"
The game plan DEB-Selection:
09.04.2025 | 11:00 | Sweden – Germany 5:2 (0:1, 1:1, 1:3)
April 12.04.2025, 15 | 00:2 PM | Norway – Germany 5:1 (2:1, 2:0, 1:XNUMX)
April 14.04.2025, 11 | 00:4 AM | Germany – Hungary 1:0 (0:1, 1:3, 0:XNUMX)
April 15.04.2025, 15 | 00:0 PM | Germany – Japan 1:0 (0:0, 1:0, 0:XNUMX)
April 17.04.2025, XNUMX | Time TBD | USA – Germany