DEL: EHC Red Bull Munich hosts Düsseldorfer EG

Saturday, 04. November 2023 | DEL: EHC Red Bull Munich hosts Düsseldorfer EG

Red Bulls want to say goodbye to the German Cup break with three pointsDominik Bittner plays his 500th DEL game// DEL - PRELIMINARY REPORTAfter Friday's 2-1 defeat in Straubing, EHC Red Bull Munich will host Düsseldorfer EG on Sunday. The second clash of the season against the Rhinelanders will take place at 4:30 pm (live on our blog).

This matchday is also all about the family. Meaning: You can save a lot of money if you come to the Red Bulls with your whole family. For families with up to two adults and at least one child under the age of 14, a discounted price applies, as for all Sunday matches starting in the afternoon. Secure your tickets now

Due to a parallel event in the Olympic Hall, parking around the Olympic Ice Stadium will be very limited. We therefore recommend traveling by public transport. With your season or day ticket, you can use public transportation within the MVV network free of charge to get to and from the Olympic Ice Stadium.

Last game before the Germany Cup break

On September 14, the Red Bulls opened the 30th PENNY DEL season as reigning champions with a 4:2 win against DEG. Trevor Parkes and Maxi Kastner scored in the closing stages of a hard-fought duel to give Munich the opening win.

Highlights: Red Bull München vs. Düsseldorfer EG (14.09.2023)

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Around seven weeks have passed since then and more than a quarter of the main round has been completed. Now the last game before the Germany Cup (November 8 to 12) is on the agenda for both teams. "I'm expecting a very competitive game against Düsseldorf," says our defender Dominik Bittner and adds: "They're at the bottom, although they have higher ambitions and the necessary quality to continue playing at the top. DEG will be hungry and determined."

Bad luck with injuries strikes

Coach Thomas Dolak's team is currently stuck in the basement of the table, partly due to a number of injury-related absences. Top defender Kyle Cumiskey and goal scorer Brendan O'Donnell have not even been on the ice yet, while attacker Stephen MacAulay is likely to miss the entire season due to a cruciate ligament rupture.

A replacement was needed, but defender Luke Green, who was re-signed at the beginning of October, is also unavailable due to injury. At least Kenny Agostino, who has already scored in double figures, has been the hoped-for reinforcement in attack since the end of September. Agostino contributed an assist in the 3:2 win against Mannheim on Friday evening.

Honors for Bittner, Krämmer completes 600

The home game against DEG will be a very special one for Dominik Bittner. The 31-year-old will play his 500th DEL game on Sunday and will be honored on the occasion of this special milestone on the ice. Forward Nico Krämmer will make his 600th appearance in Germany's top division.

Note: Official honors at Red Bull Munich are awarded for 500, 750 and 1000 games played.