For the second time, the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (DEB), the PENNY DEL and DEL2 joined forces to form a joint recruitment week to dedicate their combined efforts to attracting young talent. As part of the "We are Ice Hockey" campaign, a cross-league initiative was launched this fall. trial week carried out.

Two weeks after the Deutschland Cup In 2025 in Landshut, the clubs of PENNY DEL, the DEL2, the DEB leagues (Oberliga Süd, Oberliga Nord, DNL) and the State associations With a wide variety of introductory offers, children interested in ice hockey were given the opportunity to get to know and try out the sport in an uncomplicated way. From November 17th to 23rd, 2025, Kids Days, free ice skating schools, training sessions with professional players and many other activities took place throughout Germany at the participating clubs. Children and their parents were able to find out everything they needed to know about the sport of ice hockey right in their own neighborhood.

The offer was aimed at boys and girls aged approximately 4 to 8 years. The only requirement was a desire to try ice hockey under expert guidance. The necessary equipment was provided on site.

Associations

Florian Ondruschka

Head Coach Talent/Club Support

PENNY DEL

DEL2

DEB leagues

Other clubs

All ice hockey clubs and departments in Germany (also outside the PENNY DEL, DEL2 or DEBLeagues) are cordially invited to also take part in the trial week If the campaign is published on the DEBwebsite, please register by email: presse@deb-online.de