Penguins Emerged Victorious, Outstripping DEG for Third Place in the NRW Cup Competition

In an exciting duel for bronze, the Krefeld Pinguins emerged victorious against the Düsseldorf EG at the Yayla Arena on Sunday. The final score was 4:3, securing Krefeld's third place in the NRW Cup.

The game started promisingly for Krefeld, with Jon Matsumoto scoring the first goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Davis Vandane and Mathew Santos. Roope Makitalo followed suit, netting a goal in the 13th minute, assisted by Maximilian Hops, giving Krefeld a comfortable 2:0 lead going into the first break.

Düsseldorf responded in the 29th minute with Emil Quaas scoring a consolation goal for the home team. However, the Pinguins managed to maintain their lead, thanks to Adam Payerl's crucial goal in the 48th minute.

The final period started poorly for Krefeld with a goal against, but they showed resilience, with Erik Bradford scoring a shorthanded goal for DEG in the 59th minute. Despite the pressure, Krefeld held onto their lead, securing the victory and the bronze medal.

The game statistics show that Krefeld secured a 3:4 (0:3, 1:0, 2:1) victory over Düsseldorf EG. Philip Gogulla also scored his first goal for Krefeld in the 25th minute, assisted by Max Newton.

Several match penalties were given out during the game, including one against DEG coach Rich Chernomaz. The Pinguins failed to capitalise on a double power play in the final phase.

The coach of the DEG for the 2025/26 season is Rich Chernomaz, supported by assistant coach Rob Armstrong. Despite the defeat, Düsseldorf EG can take pride in a competitive game against a strong opponent. The Krefeld Pinguins, on the other hand, can look forward to their next challenge with confidence, having shown their mettle in this thrilling bronze-deciding match.

Penguins Emerged Victorious, Outstripping DEG for Third Place in the NRW Cup Competition