Germany's Hockey Folly: Betting on Youth Over Experience? The appointment of Andre Rankel as Germany's new men's ice hockey coach has sparked mixed reactions within the hockey community.
While some hail it as a bold move, others are perplexed by the decision.
At 41, Rankel is a former player and assistant coach who replaces Harold Kreis, who led the team to a silver medal at the 2023 World Championship but struggled in recent tournaments.