Eisbären Berlin Suffer a Setback in Bremerhaven After Penalty Shootout Loss
The Eisbären Berlin’s recent winning streak in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) came to an abrupt halt as they were defeated by the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven in a thrilling penalty shootout. Despite a strong performance, the reigning German champions fell 4-5 (1:1, 3:2, 0:1, 0:0, 0:1).
The 4,647 spectators in the sold-out Bremerhaven Ice Arena witnessed a fast-paced, intense match from the opening faceoff. Both teams defended diligently before former Eisbären forward Nino Kinder broke the deadlock in the 14th minute with a determined individual effort. Leonhard Pföderl swiftly equalized for Berlin on their first power play (18′).
The second period saw both teams trade blows in an open exchange. Pföderl scored again on a two-man advantage (22′) and Frederik Tiffels extended Berlin’s lead (26′). Bremerhaven responded with goals from Jan Urbas (23′) and Miha Verlič (30′). With just 45 seconds remaining in the period, Ty Ronning netted the fourth goal for Berlin.
The final period belonged to Bremerhaven as Cedric Schiemenz found the back of the net in the 50th minute. Overtime remained scoreless, and the game went into a penalty shootout, where Ludwig Byström ultimately sealed the victory for the hosts.
Game Summary
First Period
- 14′ Nino Kinder (Bremerhaven) – 1:0
- 18′ Leonhard Pföderl (Berlin) – 1:1
Second Period
- 22′ Leonhard Pföderl (Berlin) – Power Play, 2:1
- 23′ Jan Urbas (Bremerhaven) – 2:2
- 26′ Frederik Tiffels (Berlin) – 3:2
- 30′ Miha Verlič (Bremerhaven) – 3:3
- 39′ Ty Ronning (Berlin) – 4:3
Third Period
- 50′ Cedric Schiemenz (Bremerhaven) – 4:4
Overtime
- No goals
Penalty Shootout
- Ludwig Byström (Bremerhaven) – Winner
Key Performances
- Leonhard Pföderl (Berlin): Scored two goals, including a power-play equalizer.
- Nino Kinder (Bremerhaven): Made an electric individual play to open the scoring.
- Ludwig Byström (Bremerhaven): Clinched the victory with a decisive penalty shootout goal.
Post-Game Analysis
The Eisbären Berlin put on a strong performance, controlling much of the puck possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. However, they struggled to contain Bremerhaven’s counterattacks, which led to four goals.
The Fischtown Pinguins showed resilience and determination, never giving up despite falling behind twice. They capitalized on their chances and ultimately emerged victorious in the shootout.
The loss is a minor setback for Berlin, who remain in contention for the league title. They will look to bounce back in their next game against the Schwenninger Wild Wings on Tuesday.
