German ice hockey is facing troubled days after the disappointing World Cup exit. After clearly missing the quarter-finals at the World Cup in Switzerland, national coaches advise
Harold Circle and his coaching team are increasingly under pressure – this is what “BILD” reports. The question of whether Kreis will lead the national team to the home World Cup in 2027 is now a concern for fans and experts alike.
Only wins against underdogs
While the top nations fight for the medals, the DEB team had to head home early. Germany was only really able to convince against supposed outsiders such as Great Britain, Hungary or Austria. Against the stronger opponents, however, there was a lack of consistency, efficiency and penetration.
Particularly bitter: After winning the silver medal at the 2023 World Cup, Germany failed to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in a row. The 2026 Olympics also ended early.
Backing sounds different
DEB sports director
Christian Kunast
avoided a clear commitment to Kreis after the tournament. Instead, he announced a comprehensive analysis. Statements that leave room for speculation.
The disappointment was also clearly noticeable within the team. captain
Moritz Seider found clear words and criticized their own claims: victories against weaker teams should not hide the fact that much more would have been possible.
Italy is probably parting ways with Jalonen
The World Cup is not only causing discussions among coaches in Germany. Also at
Italian national ice hockey team There are many signs that point to a new beginning. After the bitter relegation from the top division, a successful coach is in place
Jukka Jalonen according to “Sportnews” apparently before the end.
The former world champion coach said goodbye practically without a word after the decisive defeat against Slovenia. While players like
Damian Clara or
Alex Trivellato openly self-critical, Jalonen refused interviews – an inglorious end to his term in office.
Pic: DEB / City-Press GmbH
“), i.text = “window._taboola = window._taboola || ();_taboola.push({mode:’alternating-thumbnails-a’, container:’taboola-below-article-thumbnails’, placement:’below-article’, target_type: ‘mix’});”, n.appendChild(l), n.appendChild(i), e(n, t) } Array.prototype.filter || (Array.prototype.filter = function(e, t) { if (“function” != typeof e) throw TypeError(); let n = (); for (let l = 0, i = this.length >>> 0; l < i; l += 1) if (l in this) { let r = this(l); e.call(t, r, l, this) && n.push(r) } return n }), window.insertAfter = e, window.getElementByXPath = t, window.injectWidgetByXpath = function e(l) { let i = t(l) ||. document.getElementById("tbdefault"); i && n(i) }, window.injectWidgetByMarker = function e
