Zweibrücken conjures up spectacular 5: 4 semi-final victory against Mannheim!

Zweibrücken conjures up spectacular 5: 4 semi-final victory against Mannheim!

On Friday evening, March 7, 2025, the first semi-final game between the EHC Zweibrücken Hornets and EKU Mannheim took place in the ICE arena at the airfield as part of the Baden-Württemberg League. The Hornets were able to prevail 5: 4 and thus celebrate an exciting start to the play-off round. A total of 489 spectators followed the rousing game.

The game started promising for the Zweibrücken, who took the lead in the 7th minute through a goal by Nic Herringer, supported by Sascha Göth. Just a minute later, Stephen Brüzle, assisted by Valentin Kopp, increased to 2-0. However, Mannheim was able to react quickly and scored the 1-2 connection hit by Carson Miller in the 12th minute. Miller quickly equalized in the 26th minute to 2: 2.

exciting course of the game

The course of the game was characterized by constant leadership changes. Zweibrücken took the lead again, which Simon Klemmer achieved in the 45th minute. Nevertheless, the Mannheimers stayed in the game, equalized by Miller in the 51st minute to 4: 4. In a dramatic final phase, Michel Outzen scored the winning goal for the Hornets in the 59th minute.

The next game of the Zweibrücken Hornets will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. in Mannheim and promises to be another exciting duel.

about the Baden-Württemberg league

The Baden-Württemberg League, in which the Hornets are currently playing, is the fourth highest division in German ice hockey. It is organized by the ice sports association Baden-Württemberg e.V. 15 teams are currently participating in this league, including Eisbären Heilbronn, Mad Dogs Mannheim and Pforzheim bison. The reigning champions are the Eisbären Heilbronn, who have been active in ice hockey since 2006 and have their headquarters in Heilbronn. (Further information on the participating teams can be found on eehocypage.net

For the Hornets, victory over Mannheim is an important step towards championship dreams and shows the potential of the team to assert themselves in the league. With a strong squad and committed fans, the Zweibrückers do everything they can to assert themselves against the competition. The exciting development in the upcoming games remains with great interest.

Detailed information, including about the game results of the last games in the Baden-Württemberg-League, can be viewed on