Four Bavarian Teams Advance to DEL Playoff Quarterfinals

The Deutsche Eishockey Liga playoffs begin Sunday, with ERC Ingolstadt, EHC Red Bull München, Straubing Tigers, and Nürnberg Ice Tigers competing in best-of-seven series.

ERC Ingolstadt enters the playoffs as the top seed after a record-setting regular season, highlighted by 113 points and awards for Coach Mark French and defenseman Alex Breton.
EHC Red Bull München faces Adler Mannheim in a matchup of DEL heavyweights, with coach Don Jackson's return expected to play a pivotal role.
Straubing Tigers secured their spot with a strong defensive performance in the pre-playoffs and now face reigning champions Eisbären Berlin in a rematch of last year's semifinals.
Nürnberg Ice Tigers ended a six-year playoff drought by defeating Schwenninger Wild Wings, setting up a quarterfinal clash against top-seeded Ingolstadt.
All series will follow a best-of-seven format, with the first games scheduled for Sunday, promising intense competition across the league.