Grambusch leads Germany to the European Hockey Championship title – a brilliant farewell!

Grambusch leads Germany to the European Hockey Championship title – a brilliant farewell!

On August 17, 2025, a truly historic day for German hockey was celebrated: The German national team secured the European Hockey Championship title with a thrilling 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout against the Netherlands. After 12 years without a title, the players are overjoyed and proud of their success. This is the team's third consecutive major title, having previously won the World Championships and taken silver at the Olympics. A milestone that will go down in the history books.

The spotlight is particularly on Mats Grambusch, the team's captain, who will end his national team career after this game. This makes winning the title all the more emotional for him and his teammates. Grambusch was also named the tournament's best player and showed remarkable restraint in the crucial phase of the shootout when he hesitated about whether to shoot himself. National coach André Henning described the victory as “one of the greatest moments in an athlete’s life,” which will certainly remain unforgettable for Grambusch.

The unmistakable influence

Jean-Paul Danneberg, the goalkeeper, played a crucial role in this victory and received high praise as an outstanding penalty keeper who saved the team at critical moments in the game. While Grambusch and Lukas Windfeder, who is also ending his career, are leaving the stage, young talents are looking forward to following in the footsteps of their predecessors.

The women from the German team were also in action in an exciting final, but they had to admit defeat to the Netherlands 1-2. The title goes to the Dutch for the 13th time, who once again prove their dominance. There are still many positive aspects to be taken from the silver medal and the players can look back proudly on their performance in the tournament.

A look beyond sport

Aside from the sporting events, there is also current news from everyday training: Center Grove Middle School North is offering used exercise mats for sale. The reason for the sale is that new mats are available in the practice room and the old mats are no longer needed. There are a total of eight sections for sale, including four large rectangles, each with three exercise circles, as well as four narrow remaining pieces that can be creatively cut.

The package also includes five inner cardboard tubes and can be purchased for $500. The sale only takes place as a complete package. Those interested can contact Coach Marquez or Athletic Director Joe Higginson for more information. This opportunity could be a good deal for sports enthusiasts as the mats are offered in consistently used condition.

The successes and community spirit in sport show that behind every triumph there is a lot of passion and dedication. The last few days have not only highlighted the importance of hockey for Germany, but also the challenges that it requires to continually strive for new heights.

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