Eislöwen start brilliant against polar bears: an extra class East derby!

Eislöwen start brilliant against polar bears: an extra class East derby!

Dresden, Deutschland - The tension increases in the Saxon capital! On September 9, 2025, the Dresden Eislöwen Throus duel against the Eisbären Berlin, the reigning German champions. This opening game is not only the starting signal for the season, but also a gripping East derby between the only two East German clubs in the del.

The ice lions come after a successful year in which they won the DEL2 Cup. "The duel against the polar bears has a very special charm," says Matthias Roos, the head of sports at the Eislöwen, who is also responsible for the future changes in squad. Planning is already in full swing, with defender Alec McCrea's commitment. The 30-year-old comes from Düsseldorfer eG, where he scored two goals and 14 templates in 48 games last season. Negotiations with McCrea are well advanced and the fans can look forward to an exciting transfer.

an event that inspires

But that's not all: In January 2026, a large event game is to follow that will take place in the impressive Rudolf Harbig Stadium in Dresden. This stadium is part of the second division soccer team Dynamo Dresden and has already provided large number of spectators in the past. Fans already experienced outdoor games in the DEL 2, which were amazed with over 31,000 spectators. The Eislöwen have experience in this regard: 2016 and 2020 they attracted more than 30,000 spectators with outdoor games against the Lausitzer Foxes. It will be exciting to see whether you can surpass this record in the coming year.

The schedule for the new DEL season is no coincidence; It is created months to years in advance to take into account the hall assignments. With Düsseldorfer eG, the ice lions were replaced in the raster schedule, which only increases the anticipation for the coming season.

outlook for the season

The ice lions are ready to face the challenge and fans can look forward to exciting games. The first match against the polar bears promises to become a real highlight, in which the Dresden hut also wants to show their strength against the undisputed masters. If it goes to Matthias Roos, the team will do everything they can to want to go high this season.

"We have a good feeling for the coming months and want to further strengthen our squad," emphasizes Roos. The pressure on the team is no less, but the goal is clear: the Dresden Eislöwen want to assert themselves in the DEL and maybe even take care of one or the other surprise. You can look forward to what the new season will bring!