Germany won the Men European Championship in Stegersbach, Austria. Final score 8-5 over Great Britain.
Men European Championship in Stegersbach, Austria on September 9-11, 2011. Defending European Champion is Denmark. Follow all the games on the IISHF liveticker on
www.iishf.com. The hosting club also has a website http://
em11.tigers-stegersbach.at/
Final
Germany - Great Britain: 8-5 (2-2, 3-0, 3-3).
3rd place
Denmark - Switzerland: 3-2 (3-0, 0-2).
Semifinals to be played on Sunday:
Germany vs. Denmark: 4-3 (2-0, 2-3)
Great Britain vs. Switzerland 4-1 (2-1, 2-0)
Placement games:
5: Poland
6: Austria
7: Netherland
Topscorer of the tournament
1: Robin Stilling, Denmark: 14 points (9 goals, 5 assists).
2: Podsiedlik Mateusz, Poland: 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists).
3: Kai Esser, Germany: 12 points (7 goals, 5 assists).
4: Hayden Craven, Great Britain: 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists).
5: Oliver Sommer, Denmark: 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists).
Fair Play Cup won by Great Britain.
All Star Team:
Goalkeeper:
#1 TANNER James, Great Britain
Outfield Players:
#9 MOERSCH Marcel, Germany
#68 BAYBUTT Andy, Great Britain
#71 STILLING Robin, Denmark
#9 PEARMAN Alex, Great Britain
The strong team on the first day Friday was Great Britain. The only defeated team on the first day showing strong play beating Germany with 5-2 after trailing 0-2 in the first half.
After Saturday games Great Britain continued to be the strongest team and finished as the winner of the Group play. Placement in the group play:
1: Great Britain, 12 points.
2: Germany, 10 points.
3: Denmark, 8 points.
4: Switzerland, 6 points
5: Austria, 2 points
6: Netherland, 2 points
7: Poland, 2 points