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Rich Chernomaz Named Head Coach to Lead Düsseldorfer EG’s DEL2 Rebuild

Following relegation from Germany’s top hockey league, the veteran coach is tasked with constructing a new roster and restoring the club’s competitive edge.

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Overview

  • Düsseldorfer EG officially announced Rich Chernomaz as head coach on May 4, 2025, to guide the team’s rebuild in the DEL2 after their recent relegation.
  • Chernomaz, 61, brings a proven championship pedigree, having won DEL titles in 2002 and 2004 and a DEL2 championship in 2019.
  • The club’s sporting director, Andreas Niederberger, emphasized the importance of experienced leadership during this transitional period for the team.
  • The team enters the rebuilding phase with no player contracts currently in place, requiring a complete overhaul of the roster.
  • This appointment marks a strategic shift after the club’s unsuccessful season under inexperienced coaches Thomas Dolak and Steven Reinprecht.