Inquiries and responses - Insights on the ongoing World Cup event
What awaits Germany next?
On Tuesday at 12:20 pm, DEB will compete in their final preliminary round match against France (ProSeven, MagentaSport, SportDeutschchland.TV). Victory guarantees entry into the quarter-finals. Yet, a draw at 60 minutes or even a loss might suffice. The knockout stage commences on Thursday. If Latvia loses to Slovakia on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals is still a possibility, regardless of the outcome against France.
Which team will we face in the quarter-finals?
The decision is not yet made. Group A's top team will play against Group B's bottom team, while Group A's second-place finishers will square off against Group B's second-place finishers. Group B's top team will play Group A's bottom team, and lastly, Group B's second-placed team will take on Group A's second-placed team.
Which teams are considered World Cup favorites?
Sweden, Czech Republic. The unexpected favorite is Switzerland with seven NHL talent.
Which teams might be relegated?
The last-placed team in each group. Likely candidates are Great Britain and Poland.
What's the German team's likelihood?
It'll be challenging. We are outsiders in the quarter-finals. Continuous improvement on a solid defensive strategy is crucial.
When and where will the Champions League draw occur?
The draw will take place in Prague on May 22. Berlin, Bremerhaven, and Straubing will be among the participants.
Which German player has made a remarkable World Championship debut?
Defenseman Lukas Kälble (Bremerhaven/Mannheim) has been impressive across the board.
How will the best player from each game be rewarded by the IIHF?
A premium-quality Montblanc ballpoint pen worth around 600 euros will be given.
Catch all the action of the 2024 World Ice Hockey Championship live on SportDeutschland.TV (promotional).
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Source: symclub.org
