Overview
- Germany’s women crushed Hungary 9:1 in Landshut to defend their title after narrow wins over France (penalties) and Slovakia (overtime).
- Sixteen-year-old forward Mathilda Heine marked her first senior outing with two goals, underscoring a notable breakthrough for a rising prospect.
- The men lost 2:5 to Austria after opening with a 4:1 win over Latvia and now need a regulation‑time victory over Slovakia on Sunday to win the Cup.
- Injuries to Dominik Kahun and Lukas Kälble, plus the unavailability of NHL and AHL players for this event, hindered auditions for Germany’s Olympic roster.
- With the IIHF moving the Women’s World Championship to November, the women’s team bows out of the Deutschland Cup for now, and players are urging better youth pathways and more DEL club support.