DEL2 ice hockey teams conclude preseason with losses

German DEL2 ice hockey teams concluded their preseason preparations with losses. The Eispiraten Crimmitschau fell 0-3 to the Lausitzer Füchse. The Eispiraten faced significant roster challenges due to illness and injuries, missing key players such as head coach Jussi Tuores, Dylan Wruck, and Emil Quaas. Despite a strong start, the team conceded two goals in the first period and struggled to find offensive momentum.

Düsseldorfer EG also suffered a defeat, losing 2-5 to the Hannover Scorpions. The Scorpions established an early lead with three goals in the first period, including strikes from Ryan Smith and Justin Kirsch. The DEG struggled to control the puck and find rhythm throughout the match, marking their first significant loss of the preseason.