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EHC Red Bull Munich moves into the semi-finals of the Champions League after a thriller. Coach Don Jackson’s team can now dream of a coup.
After the ice hockey hit against Finnish champions Lukko Rauma, EHC Red Bull Munich can dream of crowning the Champions League. “Anything is possible,” said coach Don Jackson after the club’s second entry into the premier class semi-finals. “We are very, very happy about it,” said goal scorer Frederik Tiffels after the nerve-wracking 2: 1 (0: 0, 1: 1, 0: 0) in extra time on Tuesday evening.
Jackson was very proud of his team. “To respond to such a week with such a big win gives the team back self-confidence,” said the American, meaning two defeats in a row in the German Ice Hockey League.
Ice hockey Champions League: EHC Red Bull wins against Lukko Rauma 2-1
In the Champions League, the Munich team switched up again in good time after the 2-2 draw in the quarter-final first leg. “Things don’t always go great. The key is being able to give the right answer quickly,” said Jackson.
In the first third, the three-time German champion still had a hard time – no wonder. “The boys can skate, that’s really brutal,” said Munich match winner Justin Schütz, praising the opponent. “Some of them hit us against the wall when we ran.”
Best player of the game: Cowbell goes to outstanding goalie
For Jackson, the first third was about calm and resistance. “We were aggressive, but also have patience,” he explained. “We can’t make mistakes. That was the big challenge in the first third.”
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To prevent further stock in the gate. And there the Munich people could rely on Danny from the Birken. The outstanding goalie also received a cowbell after the final whistle: This ritual is used to select the player of the game within the team.
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The squad of the ice hockey Bayern league club ESC Kempten
Head coach Carsten Gosdeck has been setting the tone at the ESC since summer 2019.
Head coach Carsten Gosdeck has been setting the tone at the ESC since summer 2019.
Co-trainer Markus Russler supports Gosdeck on the gang.
Image: Patrick Gomolka (archive)
Co-trainer Markus Russler supports Gosdeck on the gang.
Image: Patrick Gomolka (archive)
Darian Sommerfeld is one of three goalkeepers for the Sharks.
Darian Sommerfeld is one of three goalkeepers for the Sharks.
Striker Philipp Zeiske wears the number 26.
Striker Philipp Zeiske wears the number 26.
Maximilian Hermann contributed three assists in the first five games of the season.
Maximilian Hermann contributed three assists in the first five games of the season.
Toni Plath storms for the Sharks too.
Toni Plath storms for the Sharks too.
Defender Philip Kohler wears the number 44 for the Kempten team.
Defender Philip Kohler wears the number 44 for the Kempten team.
Number 19 Noah Keller was sent to the penalty box four times in the first five games.
Number 19 Noah Keller was sent to the penalty box four times in the first five games.
The German national goalkeeper Jennifer Harß is a constant in the Sharks team. The woman from Füssen has been playing at the ESC since 2020.
Image: Ralf Lienert (archive image)
The German national goalkeeper Jennifer Harß is a constant in the Sharks team. The woman from Füssen has been playing at the ESC since 2020.
Image: Ralf Lienert (archive image)
Sharks defender Mauro Seider has the 91 on his back.
Sharks defender Mauro Seider has the 91 on his back.
Goalkeeper Danny Schubert shares the position with Jennifer Harß and Darian Sommerfeld.
Goalkeeper Danny Schubert shares the position with Jennifer Harß and Darian Sommerfeld.
Wayne Lucas is one of the dangerous defenders in the ESC team.
Wayne Lucas is one of the dangerous defenders in the ESC team.
Maximilian Schäffler is one of the Kempten top scorers. In the first five games he scored four goals and ten assists.
Maximilian Schäffler is one of the Kempten top scorers. In the first five games he scored four goals and ten assists.
Eugen Scheffer is one of the most experienced defenders of the sharks.
Eugen Scheffer is one of the most experienced defenders of the sharks.
Striker Alexander von Sigriz starts with the number 21.
Striker Alexander von Sigriz starts with the number 21.
Anton Zimmer is also a striker at ESC.
Anton Zimmer is also a striker at ESC.
Striker Lars Grözinger wears the number 93.
Striker Lars Grözinger wears the number 93.
Fabian Gmeinder has been playing for the Kempten team since the 2018/2019 season.
Fabian Gmeinder has been playing for the Kempten team since the 2018/2019 season.
Nikolas Oppenberger has already played for several Allgäu teams, including EV Füssen and EV Lindau.
Nikolas Oppenberger has already played for several Allgäu teams, including EV Füssen and EV Lindau.
Timo Schirrmacher came to ESC Kempten from VfE Ulm / Neu-Ulm before the season.
Timo Schirrmacher came to ESC Kempten from VfE Ulm / Neu-Ulm before the season.
Daniel Rau is one of the long-running hits in ESC defense.
Daniel Rau is one of the long-running hits in ESC defense.
Defender Dominik Ochmann (left) has strengthened the team of ESC coach Carsten Gosdeck since the end of November 2021. The 29-year-old is moving from the upper division EV Lindau to Kempten.
Defender Dominik Ochmann (left) has strengthened the team of ESC coach Carsten Gosdeck since the end of November 2021. The 29-year-old is moving from the upper division EV Lindau to Kempten.
Head coach Carsten Gosdeck has been setting the tone at the ESC since summer 2019.
Head coach Carsten Gosdeck has been setting the tone at the ESC since summer 2019.
In the second third, the knockout second leg then picked up speed for the EHC. Sebastian Repo (33rd minute) brought the Finnish guests into the lead, but Tiffels (39th) equalized shortly afterwards. Schütz caused Bavarian jubilation in the third minute of overtime.
EHC Red Bull against Tappara Tampere on January 4th in Munich
“I hadn’t played that good games recently, didn’t play much. It was brutally good to help the team win,” said Schütz. “I’m so happy.”
Rightly so. The last German representative remaining in the competition can now even reach the finals, as was the case last in 2019. The first leg against Tappara Tampere will take place on January 4th (8.30pm) in Munich The second leg will take place on January 11th (6 p.m.).
What’s next for the people of Munich? New edition of the 201934 final is conceivable
Should the Munich team also eliminate the next Finnish rival, a new edition of the 2019 final is possible. At that time, the EHC lost to Frölunda HC from Gothenburg. Frölunda meets Rögle BK from Ängelholm in an all-Swedish semi-final. (Also read: With Patrick Reimer, one celebration follows the next)
“We pulled ourselves out of the mud after a couple of tough defeats last week,” said Jackson after difficult days for his team. But his team could also play special in special games. Maybe this time it will even be enough for the coup in the premier class. (Also Read: Memorable Party – Playing Jokers With Corona Pouched Wolves)
