Löwen Frankfurt End Losing Streak | Ice Hockey

Frankfurt, December 27, 2025, 05:28:00 – The Lions Frankfurt ended a nine-game losing streak Friday with a 3-1 victory over EHC Munich in German Ice Hockey League play.

The Lions Frankfurt snapped a nine-game losing streak with a surprising win against EHC Munich, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

• The Lions Frankfurt defeated EHC Munich 3-1,ending a nine-game losing streak.
• Markus Schweiger and Daniel Pfaffengut scored for Frankfurt, with Maksim Matushkin adding a late goal.
• Frankfurt will continue play Sunday in Bremerhaven and Tuesday against Dresden.

The first division ice hockey team from Bornheim secured a win against Munich,giving themselves a boost at the end of the Christmas season,according to hessenschau.de.

Frankfurt took an early lead with a goal from Markus Schweiger, but Munich’s Gabriel Fontaine quickly responded to tie the game. Daniel Pfaffengut capitalized on a two-man advantage in the second period to put the Lions ahead. Maksim Matushkin sealed the victory with a goal into an empty net in the final minute.

Did you know? – The German Ice Hockey League (DEL) is considered one of the top professional ice hockey leagues outside of North America. It features teams from across Germany and attracts players from around the world.

Lions Face Upcoming Challenges

Despite the win, the Lions’ season is not over. Coach Tom Pokel’s team will face Bremerhaven on Sunday and then host a crucial game against the league’s bottom team,Dresden,on Tuesday in Frankfurt.

This victory is significant for the Lions Frankfurt as it breaks a lengthy losing streak and provides a morale boost heading into the new year. While still facing challenging matchups, the win demonstrates the team’s resilience and potential to compete in the German Ice Hockey League. The upcoming games against Bremerhaven and Dresden will be critical in determining whether the Lions can climb out of the bottom of the standings and contend for a playoff spot.

Pro tip – teams often empty their net for an extra attacker late in games when trailing. This creates a 6-on-5 advantage, but also leaves the net vulnerable, as seen with Matushkin’s goal.

time.news based this report in part on reporting by hessenschau.de and added independent analysis and context.

Why,Who,What,and How:

Why: The Lions Frankfurt needed a win to break a nine-game losing streak and boost morale heading into the new year,and also improve their playoff chances.
Who: The lions Frankfurt defeated EHC Munich. Key players included Markus Schweiger, Daniel Pfaffengut, and Maksim Matushkin for Frankfurt, and Gabriel Fontaine for Munich.Coach Tom Pokel leads the Lions.
What: The Lions Frankfurt won a German Ice Hockey League game against EHC Munich with a final score of 3-1.
How: frankfurt took an early lead, conceded an equalizer, regained the lead on a power play, and sealed the victory with a late empty-net goal. The win ended a nine-game losing streak.