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Eisbären Berlin react: Khodorenko should solve the storm problem!
Eisbären Berlin are signing striker Patrick Khodorenko until the end of the season to compensate for injury-related absences.
Eisbären Berlin react: Khodorenko should solve the storm problem!
The Eisbären Berlin have reacted in a difficult phase and signed 26-year-old striker Patrick Khodorenko. The player, who most recently played for Finnish team Lukko Rauma, has signed a contract until the end of the season. This was necessary in order to defuse the tense personnel situation in the team, which is characterized by several injuries and suspensions. Eisbären sports director Stéphane Richer said it was challenging to find a player of Khodorenko's quality. This is particularly evident after the Eisbären's last major defeats in the DEL, including a 1:5 against the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven and a 1:7 against the Adler Mannheim.
The Berliners are currently struggling with six injured players, including key players such as Yannick Veilleux, Marcel Noebels and Blaine Byron. These problems on offense further accelerated the decision to sign center Khodorenko. During his time in Lukko Rauma, Khodorenko scored 40 points in 71 league games. He also previously played on the New York Rangers' NHL farm team in Hartford, where he worked with the injured Ty Ronning, among others.
Internal challenges and opponents
The Eisbären, who are considered the record champions of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), not only face internal challenges, but also strong opponents. Lukko Rauma defeated the Eisbären 6-2 in the Champions Hockey League, which shows the strength of the Finnish team. Khodorenko is expected to play in the games against the Straubing Tigers and the Schwenninger Wild Wings next weekend.
The DEL, the top ice hockey league in Germany, was founded in 1994 and has since developed into a league in which the teams operate as corporations. The Eisbären Berlin have won a total of eight championship titles and most recently won the 100th title of German Ice Hockey Champion in 2021.
In summary, by signing Patrick Khodorenko, the Eisbären Berlin have taken a step to overcome their tense situation in the league and strengthen the team in the upcoming games. Whether this will be successful remains to be seen, but fans' hopes are high.
For more information on the Eisbären and the DEL, take a look at the coverage from rbb24, kicker and the comprehensive statistics eishockey-statistics.de.