Im DEB-Goal started Philipp Grubauer, which was replaced after 30 minutes by Düsseldorf native Mathias Niederberger was replaced. Moritz Seider led the DEB-selection for the first time as captain on the ice.
The game began after about two minutes with the first power play for national coach Harold Kreis's team. However, there was still not much pressure on the US goal. The Americans had the first big chance of the match when a shot hit the post. In the ninth minute, Jonas Müller narrowly missed giving the German team the lead. A strong phase followed for the German team with many chances but no goal. 18nd minute The guests finally went ahead with a precise shot from Michael McCarron in Tour Operators with.
In the middle third, the Americans took the lead Days Thompson immediately after and increased after only twelve seconds with another hidden shot to 2:0 (21th)Even though the Americans failed to score in their first power play (27th minute), they seemed more alert than in the first period. DEBThe team had a two-man advantage in the 30th minute, which allowed them to create good chances. However, Team USA scored the next goal through Frank Nazar after a one-two with William Smith to 3:0 in the majority (33.)Seconds earlier, Yasin Ehliz single-handedly scored the goal with the best German opportunity.
At the beginning of the final third, Alexander Ehl After just under two minutes, he had the chance, but his pass to the freestanding Frederik Tiffels was blocked by the Americans. Justin Schuetz castle in the 48nd minute a one-two combination with Wojciech Stachowiak successfully scored the first German goal, which DEB-team further boost. Further opportunities followed on both sides. Niederberger was able to distinguish himself several times. In the 54nd minute Germany played with a numerical advantage. A shot from Moritz Seider bounced off the boards back in front of the goal and Schutz achieved the 3:2. Nazar had just 63 seconds later after a great pass from Conor Garland had the direct answer and asked 4:2 (55th). The 5:2 final point marked Thompson just under three minutes before the end (58.).
For training purposes, a 3-on-3 overtime ended the ice hockey evening: Here Thompson scored the goal in Overtime.
Best DEB-player was Justin Schütz.
Am Monday morning The national team travels to the World Cup venue Herningto prepare for the start of the tournament. first World Cup game represents the German team at Saturday, the 10. May, is on the program. The opponent is Hungary (16:20 p.m.)One day later, they face Kazakhstan (16:20 p.m.).