THW Kiel demands HC Erlangen: Last game of the year in the Wunderino Arena!

THW Kiel demands HC Erlangen: Last game of the year in the Wunderino Arena!

The last game of the year is scheduled for THW Kiel on December 25, 2025. The “Zebras” welcome HC Erlangen in the Wunderino Arena. The team, led by coach Filip Jicha, recently achieved an exciting draw against SC Magdeburg (26:26), which not only meant Magdeburg's first loss of points this season, but also clearly challenged the best team in the league. This duel was special for Kiel as they had to make do without their playmaker Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu, who is currently battling a shoulder injury.

Nikola Bilyk's last appearance in the THW jersey could also be an emotional moment, as the Austrian player may play for the Kiel team for the last time. In the last game, Bilyk took over the playmaker position and, together with the best throwers of the game, Lukas Zerbe and Harald Reinkind (7 goals each), played a key role in winning the points.

Review of the duel against Magdeburg

The exciting draw against Magdeburg was the last away game for Kiel this year. Hendrik Pekeler equalized with his goal two seconds before the final whistle, proving once again that every minute can be crucial in this sport. At halftime the game was still even at 13:13. Only in the final phase did Kiel manage to pull away with a three-goal run before Magdeburg was able to draw level again with another goal in the last minute. With 26:10 points, the Kiel team currently occupy fifth place in the Bundesliga, while Magdeburg remains at the top of the table with 34:2 points, having previously achieved 23 wins in a row.

For Kiel, the upcoming game against Erlangen not only represents another attempt to score important points, but could also be an opportunity for rehabilitation after the half-time balance in the current season. It is already clear that the intensive Bundesliga round presents many challenges.

The pride of THW Kiel

THW Kiel has a long and proud history in German handball. Founded in 1923, the “Zebras” have made a name for themselves with 23 German championships and 13 DHB Cup victories and are recognized not only in Germany but also internationally. The club is also known for its remarkable performances in the Champions League, where it won four titles. Under the current coach Filip Jicha, the THW is back on the way to its former strength and is trying to repeat the successes of previous years.

The fans are already excited for the upcoming game on Boxing Day and are hoping for a strong end to the year for their team. The Kielers are ready to give everything to secure the three points and start the new year well. If you want to follow the game live, you can look forward to a live ticker on shz.de so you don't miss a moment.