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Düsseldorfer EG Appoints Niederberger and Amann to Lead Rebuild After DEL Relegation

The eight-time German champions secure funding for two seasons as new leadership focuses on restructuring the team and hiring a head coach.

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Henrik Haukeland, Torhüter der Düsseldorfer EG.
Das Logo der Düsseldorfer EG auf dem Eis (Archivbild).
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Overview

  • Andreas Niederberger and Rick Amann, former German national players, have been named managing directors of Düsseldorfer EG.
  • The club has finalized a two-year financial plan with shareholders and the City of Düsseldorf to ensure operational stability after relegation.
  • Niederberger and Amann are tasked with rebuilding the roster and appointing a new head coach to compete in the second-tier league.
  • This marks the first relegation in the 90-year history of the eight-time German ice hockey champions, prompting a comprehensive restructuring effort.
  • Düsseldorfer EG parted ways with sports director Niki Mondt and its coaching staff following their 14th-place finish in the 2024/25 DEL season.