28.06. 9-1 (2-1) Win against White Wolves – Langen
This time the Vikings were fully loaded and had two complete lines which proved to make the difference in the second half: After falling behind 0-1 (again) in the first 5 minutes the Vikings managed to even the score midway through the first period and scored the go-ahead-goal just before the break. This was the turning point in the game as the White Wolves – who had already played one game earlier that day – were not able to defend against increasing pressure from the Vikings in the second half. Patick Zell had a stellar game with six goals, Steve Zimmerman added one goal and three assists.
21.06. – Tough tournament for outnumbered Vikings
For the first game in Bad Nauheim the Vikings had six skaters only and were facing the Mainprimaten – which turned out to be the ingredients for an entertaining and close game (7-6 SO).
In the first half the Vikings were the more effective team, scoring first and building a 4-1 lead. But as the game went on, Frankfurt increased the pressure and made it a one goal game. The Vikings replied wih more goals but eventually had to allow the 6-6 equalizer in the final minute of the game during a Frankfurt powerplay.
The game went into a scoreless overtime but during the shootoextra ane Steenberge in the Vikings’ goal made the difference so Wiesbaden took home the extra point.
For the second game the Vikings were down to 5 skaters – which was not enough on the big Bad Nauheim rink. The remaining Vikings fought bravely but were only able to compete for the first ten minutes of the game, after that the hosting Devils cruised to a 11-2 victory.
