Kassel 3:2 Memmingen
Kassel secured a narrow victory over Memmingen on Thursday evening, closing out the DEL2 fixture 3-2 in front of their home crowd. The result keeps the hosts in third place on the table, while Memmingen remain one position below in fourth. By then, both sides had already played six games this season, so every point carried weight.
Kassel's record now stands at five wins and one defeat from six matches, though the points column still shows zero — a reminder that league structures can be unusual. Memmingen sit on four wins and two losses, also with zero points listed. The margin between them remains razor-thin, and a single shift could change the hierarchy.
Recent form adds context to the result. Kassel came into this match having beaten Bitigheim Stalers 2-1 in their previous outing, after a heavy 3-5 loss to Krimmi-shau. Memmingen, meanwhile, had suffered a 5-6 defeat to Ravensburg before their 6-0 thrashing of Lausitzer Füchse earlier in the week. And here's the thing — momentum in hockey shifts quickly, and both teams showed signs of instability in their last five games.
I had backed Kassel to win, putting my confidence at 62 per cent. The narrow two-goal margin suggests the game was closer than the scoreline implies. Memmingen kept knocking on the door, but the hosts defended well when it mattered. To be fair, a three-goal win would have been more convincing, but in DEL2, results often hinge on small details.
The victory extends Kassel's winning streak and adds pressure on those below them. Memmingen will need to regroup quickly, especially with fixtures against stronger opponents coming up. By then, the gap in the table could feel larger if either side drops points. For now, Kassel hold their position, and the story is far from over.
