Overview
- Berlin beat Kölner Haie 6–3 in game one of the best-of-seven DEL semifinal, powered by Moritz Kretzschmar’s first two goals in Germany’s top league.
- Kretzschmar, 19, called it a very nice moment and said he is happy most when he can help the team.
- Head coach Serge Aubin praised the defender as a young, very good player who plays with real edge.
- Game two is set for Friday in Cologne at 19:30, with live coverage on MagentaSport.
- The record champions and titleholders signaled a return to form against the regular-season winners, with the Berlin-born U20 international earning his roster spot after injuries opened a path earlier this year.