Adler Mannheim start the DEL season with a new storm

Led by captain Marc Michaelis, the Adler Mannheim are starting their next attack on the title in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). “Our goal is to be at the top again,” said Michaelis at the club’s season-opening press conference. Last season, the Mannheim team reached the final series, but clearly lost to DEL dominator Eisbären Berlin.

In order to take the next step, the Eagles have strengthened their team, especially in attack. There are high hopes for Brooks Macek. The German-Canadian, who won the Olympic silver medal with the German national team in 2018, returned to the DEL after seven years in Russia. Since goalkeeper Jake Hildebrand received a German passport, the Eagles can still issue two foreign licenses.

Run for season tickets

Managing director Matthias Binder noted an ice hockey boom in Mannheim at the press conference. The club has already sold more than 8,000 season tickets, up from 7,500 last season. Binder expects an average of 12,000 spectators per game.

The Eagles start the new season of the Champions Hockey League (CHL) with a home game against the Swedish top team Växjö Lakers on Friday (7:30 p.m.). On the first DEL matchday, coach Dallas Eakins' team will be visiting EHC Red Bull Munich on September 18th.