Starbulls Rosenheim start exciting DEL2 season with the derby challenge!

Starbulls Rosenheim start exciting DEL2 season with the derby challenge!

Rosenheim, Deutschland - On June 6, 2025, Starbulls Rosenheim are ready to face an exciting new season of the German Ice Hockey League 2 (DEL2). The team takes the first challenge to the derby in Düsseldorf, although the original game on September 19, due to relocations, cannot take place in the PSD Bank Dome. Now the new date for meeting Düsseldorfer eG is fixed on Tuesday, September 23. In this regard, Starbulls coach Jari Pasanen is concerned about the effects of relocating the team and hopes to make changes to the game plan to facilitate the away trip after the derby.

The first encounter in the new season of the DEL2 is a home game against the EV Landshut for the Starbulls. This derby has a special charm because Landshut's coach Uwe Krupp is a German ice hockey star who was the first German to win the Stanley Cup. The Starbulls Rosenheim have been doing well in important games against Landshut in the past, which increases the anticipation for this duel.

The challenges of the new season

The DEL2, which has been the successor to the 2nd Ice Hockey Bundesliga since the 2013/2014 season, comprises a total of 14 clubs in the 2023/2024 season. The draw for the Starbulls describes coach Pasanen as a "hammer draw", which makes the upcoming games an exciting challenge. The first two game days in the new season are crucial for the seasonal course and could significantly set the tone for the entire season.

Another remarkable detail is that the final game planning, including the Starbulls Christmas dates, is expected to be published in early July. DEL2 leader director Rene Rudorically also emphasizes that the Tuesday date for the game against Düsseldorf is temporary and changes are possible, which increases the uncertainty for the teams.

REWBLICK OF THE DEL2

The Starbulls Rosenheim played an important role in the DEL2 since its foundation. The league itself has developed into the second highest ice hockey division in Germany since its start and is organized by the ice hockey play company (ESBG). Even if the league has experienced its structural adjustments, the competitiveness of the league remains unbroken, and the clubs are fighting for the prestigious championship title. In recent years there have been some interesting developments in terms of promotion and relegation regulations between the DEL and DEL2, which have further shaped the dynamics of the league.