Eisbären Berlin Honor Tobias Eder in Emotional Return to Ice

The team and fans paid tribute to the late 26-year-old player with a heartfelt ceremony and a 2-1 victory over the Nürnberg Ice Tigers.

Tobias Eder, a 26-year-old Eisbären Berlin and German national team player, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, prompting a deeply emotional tribute at Sunday’s game.
A pre-game ceremony featured a video montage of Eder’s life, a moment of silence, and fans creating a light display with their phones in the packed arena.
Players wore Eder’s number 22 on their helmets and jerseys, and his favorite song, Coldplay's 'Viva la Vida,' played after the first goal instead of the usual team anthem.
The Eisbären Berlin defeated the Nürnberg Ice Tigers 2-1 in their first game since Eder’s passing, with players and fans uniting in grief and celebration of his memory.
A memorial outside the arena allowed fans to leave flowers, candles, and messages, showcasing the widespread impact of Eder’s life and legacy.