Deutschland Cup 2022: Vorschau mit Justin Schütz

Wednesday, 09. November 2022 | Deutschland Cup 2022: Vorschau mit Justin Schütz

"It's nice to get the recognition for your accomplishments."Three Munich players compete in the Deutschland Cup in Krefeld// NATIONAL TEAMOn Tuesday night, our Red Bulls successfully defended their lead in the PENNY DEL standings with a 3:2 win in Cologne.

The team returned to the state capital early in the morning at 6:00 am and, after the intense program of the last few weeks (26 games in 68 days), got up to and including Saturday off.

Highlights: Kölner Haie vs. Red Bull München (08.11.2022)

// DEL - HIGHLIGHTS

All except for our three national players Andreas Eder, Frederik Tiffels and Justin Schütz. Because already on Thursday begins for them the Deutschland Cup 2022 (all games live on MagentaSport). For Eder, it will be the fourth participation in the four-nation tournament, Tiffels is competing for the third time, while Schütz is making his debut - and hopes for an appearance on Thursday at 19:45 against Denmark. The other opponents are Austria and Slovakia.

To be there at the right moment and "use every chance"

The fact that seasoned national players will be missing in Krefeld's YAYLA ARENA does not dampen his anticipation: "It's just a long way to establish yourself in the national team. You have to try to take advantage of every opportunity," says the 22-year-old forward, adding, "It's nice to be there and get the recognition for your achievements."

Interview Justin Schütz | Nominierung Deutschland Cup | (03.11.2022)

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Desire yes, but not too much pressure

With four goals in the current DEL season, Schütz ranks fifth on the Red Bulls' internal list. At the Deutschland Cup, he will try to build on his performances at the club. "I won't put too much pressure on myself, that's never good. But of course I want to make a good impression," Schütz said.

In his last of six senior internationals, he succeeded in doing so. In the 2-0 win against Belarus in the final test before the 2021 World Cup, he scored his first and so far only goal in the national jersey. Eder and Tiffels - leading players in the young DEB team

His Munich teammates are already several steps further. Tiffels is an Olympic and multiple World Cup participant, also Eder has already put on the DEB jersey at a World Cup. Both are expected to lead the young team with a total of 14 Deutschland Cup debutants. National coach Söderholm says: "It will be active and intense days, where we will work and communicate a lot."

Sporting challenge in the circle of friends

Schütz is particularly looking forward to communicating with some of his teammates, because Tim Fleischer (Nuremberg), Eric Mik (Berlin) and Taro Jentzsch (Mannheim) are "very good friends with whom I played together in the junior and U national teams."

He is also excited about the duel with Austria. "I know a few guys from my time at Red Bull Salzburg and in the Red Bull Ice Hockey Academy," Schütz clarifies. One thing is certain: "They'll be motivated." But so are our guys.

The schedule of the Germany Cup 2022

10.11.2022 | 16:15 h | Austria - Slovakia

10.11.2022 | 19:45 h | Germany - Denmark

12.11.2022 | 14:00 | Slovakia - Denmark

12.11.2022 | 17:30 | Germany - Austria

13.11.2022 | 11:00 | Denmark - Austria

13.11.2022 | 14:30 | Germany - Slovakia