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Germany's Ice Hockey Team Prepares for World Championship Opener Against Hungary

Captain Moritz Seider leads a roster balancing NHL talent and key absences, while Tim Stützle's availability remains uncertain.

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Overview

  • Germany's national ice hockey team will face Hungary in their opening game of the 2025 IIHF World Championship on May 10 in Herning, Denmark.
  • Moritz Seider, at 24, is the youngest German World Championship captain in over 50 years, praised for his leadership on and off the ice.
  • The team is missing key players like JJ Peterka, Nico Sturm, Moritz Müller, and Kai Wissmann due to injuries and other commitments.
  • NHL star Tim Stützle's participation remains undecided as the Ottawa Senators have not yet cleared him for the tournament.
  • Germany aims to secure early group-stage victories to meet their quarterfinal qualification goal, with games broadcast live on ProSieben, ran.de, and Joyn.