PENNY DEL Preview: Red Bulls visit the Iserlohn Roosters

Wednesday, 20. November 2024 | PENNY DEL Preview: Red Bulls visit the Iserlohn Roosters

At their beloved Seilersee: Munich want their next away win in Iserlohn// PREVIEWThe Eissporthalle am Seilersee has been a good place for the Red Bulls over the past three years. We have picked up three points six times in a row and scored 30 goals in the process. On Thursday (7:30 p.m.), the aim is to take three points back to Munich.

As always, you can follow the game on our live blog or on MagentaSport. During the first period break, Christian Winkler (Managing Director Sports Red Bull Ice Hockey) will be interviewed on MagentaSport.

One of the match-winners in the latest success was Chris DeSousa. Our top scorer (17 points) scored two goals and set up two others in the 7:5 win on the first DEL matchday. Thursday will be Desousa's 200th appearance in the PENNY DEL - and it will be against one of his favorite opponents: In twelve games against Iserlohn, the Canadian scored a strong 14 times.

Highlights: Iserlohn Roosters vs. EHC Red Bull München (20.09.2024)

// DEL - HIGHLIGHTS

Ehliz: “We have to focus on ourselves”

Last Sunday in Bremerhaven (0:4), however, DeSousa and his Munich teammates came away empty-handed for the first time this season. Coach Max Kaltenhauser's conclusion: “I was satisfied with the way we played for long stretches, but of course we can't be happy with the result.”

The team is looking to turn in a better performance in Iserlohn, as EHC Red Bull Munich is looking to get back on the road to success. “We have to focus on ourselves and play well for the full 60 minutes,” demands forward Yasin Ehliz.

Roosters: From relegation candidates to playoff contenders

Our opponents recently beat the Augsburg Panthers 5-2 in the basement duel. After a weak start to the season, coach Doug Shedden has stabilized his team with just two points from seven games. The result: 15 points from the last ten games. The Roosters are still twelfth in the table, but if the upward trend continues, they may even dream of the playoffs again.

Roosters factors: Improved penalty-killing and hot sticks

One reason for the upturn is the improved penalty-killing. In figures: After conceding eight shorthanded goals in the first six games, the Roosters have conceded only half as many goals (four) in almost twice as many games (eleven).

On the offensive side, Shane Gersich has hit the ground running. The newcomer from the Swedish second division (Västeras) is one of the fastest players in the DEL season. He has already been clocked at 37.2 km/h. With 13 scorer points, he is also just behind club leader Michael Dal Colle (15 points) in the club's internal ranking.

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The game on the first day of the DEL season at the Iserlohn Roosters in pictures

If Jenike plays well, Iserlohn has a chance of winning.

But perhaps the most important player is the one between the posts: Andreas Jenike's strong performances helped Iserlohn avoid relegation in the final phase of last season. The 36-year-old has developed into one of the most stable goalkeepers in the DEL.

He has shown how important he is for the Roosters again this season (save percentage: 91.2). Jenike has started in 16 of 17 games. There is no question that his performances have helped his team to pick up the odd point more than they would have done otherwise.

DEL record against Iserlohn

Wins: 38

Losses: 20

Win percentage: 66 percent

Goal difference: 208:157

Last game: IEC vs. RBM 5:7

Last ten games: W W W W W W W W W W

Last ten away games: L L L L L L L L L