Even the wolves fight until overtime – points won in Deggendorf!

Even the wolves fight until overtime – points won in Deggendorf!

Today, November 2nd, 2025, Deggendorfer SC played against the Selber Wölfe and offered the approximately 2,265 spectators an exciting duel on the ice. The final score was 4:3 after overtime, which shows that no team on the field gave up voluntarily. The game was as dynamic as the sport itself, which is known for uniting two opposing teams in a fast-paced competition for the vulcanized rubber puck on the ice. There were some notable moments in today's game.

The Selber Wolves took the lead in the 4th minute thanks to Lahtinen's goal. But Joy Munich was quickly back in the game when T. Jackson equalized in the power play in the 8th minute. Before the first break, the Deggendorfers were even able to score the opening goal through Roy in the 15th minute and thus go into the first third break with a 2-1 lead.

A thrilling duel

Things got exciting again in the second third: Deggendorf increased to 3-1 in the 25th minute, also in the power play through D. Jackson. But the Selber Wolves, who celebrated their first league appearance with Miksch, did not give up. In the final period they fought their way back into the game. Nemec scored in the 46th minute to make it 3-2 and just two minutes later Valasek equalized to make it 3-3. You could see the fighting spirit of the Wolves, the young team showed good skills.

Overtime, which is often the deciding factor in such exciting encounters, finally brought the decision: Stloukal secured the additional point for Deggendorfer SC in the 62nd minute. The numerous spectators who were present at the game really had no reason to be bored. Quite the opposite – they witnessed a thrilling technical ice hockey spectacle!

Penalty times and playing conditions

Another point that should not go unmentioned is the penalty times that were given to both teams. Deggendorf received 14 penalty minutes, while the Selber Wölfe were punished significantly less with 10 minutes. These numbers show how intense and physical the game was. Ice hockey is known for its high dynamism and the risk of injuries that inevitably come with the speed of the game. Therefore, protective equipment, including helmets and protective gloves, is not only recommended but mandatory.

The organization and conduct of such a game are monitored by several officials to ensure fairness. This special equipment and the strict rules that govern the game have been refined throughout the history of ice hockey since the sport originated in Canada and was first played indoors in Montreal in 1875.

Overall, the game was a successful event and an example of the fascinating sporting culture that Germany, especially Bavaria, offers. Ice hockey is very important not only to the fans, but also to the players themselves and always seems to be very popular in the top league - like this evening in Deggendorf.