Overview

• Tim Stützle, cleared following a knee injury and concussion concerns, will make his 2025 World Championship debut against Norway today.
• Germany has won its first two group-stage games against Hungary and Kazakhstan with a combined score of 10–2.
• Coach Harold Kreis and teammates have praised Stützle as a versatile, world-class player who will significantly enhance the team's offensive capabilities.
• Stützle’s addition follows his standout NHL season, where he tallied 79 points and led the Ottawa Senators to their first playoff appearance in eight years.
• This marks Stützle’s second World Championship appearance after an injury-shortened debut in 2022, with high hopes for a deeper contribution this time.