Overview
- The hour-long ARD documentary “Powerplay – Das beste Eishockey-Team für Olympia” offers rare locker-room access with Kreis’ approval.
- DEB nominations include defender Kai Wissmann after an Achilles layoff, with the coach expecting injured players to log a few games before camp.
- Germany will train in Bolzano from 31 January to 7 February without NHL professionals.
- Kreis expects Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stützle, Moritz Seider, Nico Sturm and Philipp Grubauer to join the Olympic roster, with NHL arrivals planned for 8 February.
- Addressing concerns about Milan venues and talk of an NHL boycott, Kreis expressed confidence that conditions will be adequate and the tournament will proceed as planned.