Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Germany's Ice Hockey Teams Gear Up for Major Challenges at World Championship

The women's team faces powerhouse USA in the quarterfinals, while the men's team secures a crucial warm-up win over Slovakia ahead of May's tournament.

Image
Image

Overview

  • Germany's women's ice hockey team will compete against the USA in the IIHF World Championship quarterfinal on April 17, embracing their underdog status.
  • The women's team advanced to the quarterfinals after achieving their minimal goal with two wins and two losses in the preliminary round.
  • The USA women's team, undefeated in the preliminary phase, remains a dominant force after a victory over Canada and is a significant challenge for Germany.
  • Germany's men's ice hockey team earned their first warm-up victory, defeating Slovakia 3:2 after overturning a two-goal deficit late in the game.
  • NHL goaltender Philipp Grubauer is expected to join the men's squad after Easter, bolstering the team ahead of the May 9-25 World Championship in Denmark and Sweden.