Overview

• Philipp Grubauer will wear a custom German helmet featuring a tribute to his late friend Tobias Eder, who passed away from cancer three months ago.
• The helmet also includes images of Grubauer’s family, girlfriend, and horses as personal reminders during the tournament.
• Grubauer and Eder forged a close friendship during the 2024 World Championship, where they bonded as teammates.
• Germany’s national team, bolstered by NHL talent, aims for title contention in the 2025 IIHF World Championship, starting May 9 in Sweden and Denmark.
• Germany's first match is scheduled for May 10 against Hungary, with high national expectations following recent silver medal successes.