Eisbären Berlin Prepare for Champions Hockey League Quarterfinal Debut Against ZSC Lions
The German team enters the match with confidence but acknowledges the strength of the Swiss champions in their first-ever CHL quarterfinal appearance.
- The Eisbären Berlin will face the ZSC Lions from Zurich in the first leg of the Champions Hockey League quarterfinals on Wednesday evening in Berlin.
- This marks the first time in the club's history that the Eisbären have reached the CHL quarterfinal stage, a significant milestone for the team.
- Eisbären players, including national team forward Marcel Noebels, expressed a mix of confidence and respect for their opponents, citing their recent domestic success as a morale booster.
- The ZSC Lions, reigning Swiss champions, feature a roster with numerous national team players and former NHL professionals, presenting a formidable challenge for the Berlin team.
- Eisbären head coach Serge Aubin, who previously coached the Lions, praised their structured and disciplined play but emphasized his team's determination to compete at their best.
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