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Kölner Haie Captain Moritz Müller Extends Contract for 23rd Season

Müller’s extension demonstrates the Haie’s strategy of preserving veteran leadership following a major roster overhaul.

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Overview

  • Müller agreed to remain captain of Kölner Haie for the 2025–26 DEL season, marking his 23rd year with the club.
  • He has appeared in 1,131 DEL games with 47 goals and 235 assists, placing him 66 games short of Mirko Lüdemann’s all-time record.
  • The Haie released ten players after losing the DEL final to Eisbären Berlin in May to reshape their roster.
  • Sport director Matthias Baldys praised Müller’s impact on and off the ice and highlighted his deep identification with the club.
  • Müller said he and his family took time to consider the decision and concluded he could still play a key sporting role for the team.