Eisbären Berlin set first public training under new coach Dubois for Aug 14

Published Jul 16, 10:24 AM UTC

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The Eisbären Berlin (Polar Bears) ice hockey team will hold their first public training session on August 14 at the Wellblechpalast in Hohenschönhausen, with free admission. New head coach Eric Dubois, previously an assistant coach in Ingolstadt, will lead the session. The team's pre-season includes three test matches: participation in the Dolomiten Cup in Neumarkt (South Tyrol) against EV Zug on August 22, a game against Weißwasser on August 30, and a Champions League opener in Geneva on September 4. The new DEL season begins on September 17 with a home game against Straubing at the Uber Arena. Tickets for the Weißwasser match go on sale July 22.

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This will be a day that Polar Bears fans can look forward to. On August 14, the first public ice training session of the record champions' stars, led by new head coach Eric Dubois (56), will take place at the Wellblechpalast in Hohenschönhausen. A significant fan turnout is expected. Admission is free of charge.

Eric Dubois was an assistant coach in Ingolstadt and now takes over as head coach for the Polar Bears. Successful coach Serge Aubin is head coach for SC Bern (Switzerland) this season. Photo: picture alliance/Eibner-Pressefoto

Pre-Season Schedule

Before the first official game in the Champions League on September 4 in Geneva (Switzerland), the Polar Bears will play three test matches:

Dolomiten Cup (Neumarkt, South Tyrol): As tradition, the capital city team will participate and face Swiss top-tier team EV Zug on August 22. Depending on the result, they will then play against Brno (Czech Republic) or DEL representative Augsburg.
Friendly vs. Weißwasser: On August 30, the Polar Bears will face their old rival from GDR times at the Wellblechpalast.

Cooperation and Tickets

Today, the Lausitzer Füchse from DEL2 are cooperation partners of the German champions. Young Polar Bears gain necessary playing experience there before moving to the first team in Berlin.

Tickets for the Weißwasser match will be available starting July 22. The Polar Bears hope for a very well-filled Wellblechpalast.

Season Opener

The new DEL season begins on September 17 (7:30 PM) with a home game at the Uber Arena against Straubing. The title defense campaign is underway.

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BILD - SportWestern

Original headline: Fahrplan bis zum DEL-Start - Fan-Ansturm beim ersten Eisbären-Training

Original language: DE

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