Overview

• Eisbären Berlin defeated Kölner Haie 4–1 in the DEL finals, clinching the title with three consecutive 7–0 victories, setting a record for the most one-sided playoff final since 1981.
• The championship was dedicated to Tobias Eder, who passed away from cancer in January; his family participated in the emotional celebrations, including his fiancée receiving a gold medal.
• Ty Ronning extended his playoff point streak to 28 games, was named Finals MVP, and set new DEL records for scoring in a single postseason.
• Goaltender Jake Hildebrand made league history with three consecutive shutouts in the finals, playing a pivotal role in the team’s defensive dominance despite injuries to key defenders.
• Sport director Stéphane Richer emphasized plans to retain core players and coach Serge Aubin, who has led the team to four championships in five years, to sustain their success.