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[8] Wikipedia - ERC Ingolstadt
ERC Ingolstadt (Eishockey-und-Rollschuh club, German pronunciation: [ˈaɪshɔkeː ʔʊnt ˈʁɔlʃuː ˈklʊp]) is a German professional ice hockey club that plays in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Commonly known as the Panthers, the team plays its home games at the Saturn Arena in Ingolstadt.
History
ERC Ingolstadt was promoted to the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in 2002 after three consecutive years of playing in the championship finals of Germany's second-tier hockey league, the 2.Bundesliga.
During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Ingolstadt signed National Hockey League (NHL) players Marco Sturm, Andy McDonald, Jamie Langenbrunner and Aaron Ward. Other well-known NHL alumni include goaltender Jimmy Waite, Yves Sarault, Patric Hörnqvist and Jason Holland.
In the 2008–09 season, the team took part in the famous Spengler Cup.
ERC Ingolstadt won its first and only DEL championship in 2014 as an overwhelming underdog entering the playoffs. After finishing in ninth place in the regular season, the Panthers knocked out the three-time defending league champions Eisbären Berlin in overtime of the final game of the playoff qualification round. In the first round of the playoffs, the team of head coach Niklas Sundblad then shocked second-seeded Krefeld Pinguine in five games and then eliminated Hamburg Freezers, who had finished the regular season in first place, in six games. In the championship final, Ingolstadt defeated Kölner Haie in seven games, with goaltender Timo Pielmeier recording a 27-save shutout in Game 7.
By virtue of winning the DEL championship, ERC Ingolstadt was invited to play in the 2014–15 Champions Hockey League.
The team's colors are red, white, and black, and its logo features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings. The team's mascot is a friendly-looking eagle named "Eagle Eddy."
ERC Ingolstadt has a strong roster of talented players, including several international stars. The team's captain is Dustin Friesen, a Canadian defenseman who has been with the team since 2015. Other notable players include American forward Brandon Buck, Finnish defenseman Ville Koistinen, and German forward Thomas Greilinger.
The team has had a number of successful seasons, including winning the DEL championship in 2014. ERC Ingolstadt is known for its fast-paced, aggressive style of play, and its passionate fan base. The team's supporters are known as "Pantherfans," and they are known for their loud, enthusiastic cheering and support of the team.
Overall, ERC Ingolstadt is a highly respected and successful ice hockey team, with a strong tradition of excellence both on and off the ice.