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Ice hockey

Ice hockey is one of the world's biggest winter and arena sports. The NHL is the most globally watched league, though the sport is also popular in Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic.

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Constantin Braun

Braun's new life on the ice as a recovering alcoholic

Braun's new life on the ice as a recovering alcoholic

Constantin Braun is a veteran defenseman with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers — and a recovering alcoholic.
SportsJanuary 25, 2024
Billie Jean King and PWHL executive Jayna Hefford drop pucks in the ceremonial faceoff

PWHL: What you need to know about the new ice hockey league

PWHL: What you need to know about the new ice hockey league

The puck has dropped on the latest attempt to establish a truly women's professional hockey league in North America.
SportsJanuary 2, 2024
Harold Kreis at a press conference

Germany ice hockey team appoint Harold Kreis as head coach

Germany ice hockey team appoint Harold Kreis as head coach

Harold Kreis will be looking to further develop a team that has taken a major step forward in recent years.
SportsJanuary 30, 2023
Josef Kompalla

Kompalla: 'I would do exactly the same today'

Kompalla: 'I would do exactly the same today'

Revered internationally, reviled in Canada, referee Josef Kompalla speaks to DW about game 8 of the 1972 Summit Series.
SportsSeptember 2, 2022
Moritz Seider in action for the Detroit Red Wings

Moritz Seider: NHL rookie of the year made in Germany

Moritz Seider: NHL rookie of the year made in Germany

Moritz Seider of the Detroit Red Wings has become the first German to be named the NHL's top rookie.
SportsJune 22, 2022
A view from the stands of Nokia Arena in Tampere

Ice Hockey without Russia 'like soccer without Germany'

Ice Hockey without Russia 'like soccer without Germany'

The impact of Russia's absence will be undeniable at this year's IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Finland.
SportsMay 12, 2022