The Eisbären Berlin celebrated a victory. © Social Media / Eisbären Berlin

Emotional DEL start: Berlin defeats newcomer

The Eisbären Berlin have started the new season of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) with fury and emotion.

September 09, 2025

From: dpa

On Tuesday evening, the German champions defeated newly promoted Dresden Eislöwen 6-2 (1-0, 2-1, 3-1). Goals from Ty Ronning, Korbinian Geibel, Andreas Eder, Marcel Noebels, Liam Kirk, and Blaine Byron secured the dominant home victory for the defending champions and once again favorites for the championship.

The emotional highlight of the game was Andreas Eder's first DEL goal in an Eisbären jersey in the 34th minute. The 29-year-old joined the Eisbären in the summer from EHC Red Bull Munich, for whom his brother Tobias Eder had played until his death from cancer in January of this year.

A very special evening

Shortly after this goal, the championship banner from Berlin's title win in the spring was hoisted under the arena roof. The championship trophy was adorned with the number 22, which Tobi Eder wore on his jersey. Meanwhile, the 14.200 spectators in the sold-out arena at the Ostbahnhof station rose from their seats. "This is something very special," said the currently injured Eisbären captain Kai Wissmann at MagentaSport.