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Germany Exits Ice Hockey World Championship in Group Stage After Shootout Loss to Denmark

The 2023 silver medalists fail to qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018, raising questions about leadership and performance ahead of the Olympics.

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DEB Team enttäuscht
Joshua Samanski (Nr. 44) ist nach dem Vorrunden-Aus enttäuscht.

Overview

  • Germany's national ice hockey team was eliminated from the 2025 World Championship following a 1–2 shootout loss to host Denmark in their final group-stage match.
  • This marks Germany's first group-stage exit since 2018, a sharp contrast to their silver-medal performance in 2023 under coach Harold Kreis.
  • Despite early wins against Hungary, Kazakhstan, and Norway, Germany suffered four consecutive losses, including defeats to Switzerland, USA, Czech Republic, and Denmark.
  • NHL stars Tim Stützle and Moritz Seider faced criticism for failing to deliver in key moments, while goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer was praised for his strong performance.
  • With the Olympics eight months away, the team confronts challenges in improving consistency, leadership, and offensive execution against top-tier opponents.