Düsseldorfer EG Faces First Relegation in 58 Years Despite Final Victory

The storied hockey club's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg was not enough to avoid relegation, with Augsburg's simultaneous victory sealing their fate.

The Düsseldorfer EG, an eight-time German champion, is set for its first sporting relegation since 1967 after finishing last in the DEL regular season standings.
Despite a 3-0 victory against the Grizzlys Wolfsburg, the team was unable to surpass the Augsburger Panther, who secured a critical 3-2 win over Iserlohn Roosters.
The club's only remaining hope for staying in the DEL hinges on an unlikely scenario where a DEL2 team wins the playoffs but opts not to or cannot be promoted.
Fans expressed frustration following the outcome, with 12,000 spectators attending the team's final game and reacting with chants of discontent after the results from Iserlohn were displayed.
The DEG faces additional challenges, including financial uncertainty and the expiration of player contracts, which are contingent on remaining in the DEL.