Overview
- Germany’s women sealed the title in Landshut by beating Hungary 9:1, capped by a two‑goal performance from 16‑year‑old Mathilda Heine.
- The men’s team suffered a 2:5 defeat to Austria and must beat Slovakia in regulation on Sunday to keep a chance at the tournament win.
- Injuries to Dominik Kahun and Lukas Kälble, sustained after the opening win over Latvia, cut into Germany’s options during this final pre‑Olympic audition.
- The women lose a key showcase because the IIHF has fixed the Women’s World Championship in November, which prevents their future participation in the Deutschland Cup.
- The tournament moves from Landshut to a 13,000‑seat arena in Düsseldorf in 2026, a draw DEB sports director Christian Künast calls a significant attendance challenge.