Overview

• The Dresdner Eislöwen defeated the Ravensburg Towerstars 2:1 in overtime of Game 7 to win the DEL2 championship and earn promotion to the DEL.
• Tomas Sykora scored the game-winning goal in the 66th minute, ensuring Dresden's historic first promotion to Germany's top hockey league.
• Düsseldorfer EG, an eight-time DEL champion, is relegated to DEL2 for the first time due to sporting results, following Dresden's promotion.
• Dresden was the only DEL2 finalist to meet the licensing requirements necessary for DEL promotion, solidifying their ascent with the victory.
• Despite relegation, DEG has secured a sustainable financial plan with city and shareholder support to ensure the club's future stability.