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.