SC Riessersee and SC Bietigheim Steelers Relegated to Oberliga

Riessersee and Bietigheim Steelers Exit DEL2

The SC Riessersee and the SC Bietigheim Steelers have been relegated from the DEL2 after losing their respective playoff series to the EV Landshut and the Eispiraten Crimmitschau. For Riessersee, it's their first relegation since the 2011/12 season, while for Bietigheim, it's their first relegation since 2015/16.

Riessersee's Struggles Continue

Riessersee finished the regular season in 14th place, just one point ahead of Bietigheim in 15th. They were then swept by Landshut in the first round of the playoffs, losing all three games by a combined score of 12-3. It was a disappointing end to a season that began with a lot of promise, as Riessersee had won the DEL2 Cup in September.

Bietigheim's Season Ends in Disappointment

Bietigheim also finished the regular season in 14th place, just one point behind Riessersee in 15th. They were then swept by Crimmitschau in the first round of the playoffs, losing all three games by a combined score of 12-3. It was a disappointing end to a season that began with a lot of promise, as Bietigheim had won the DEL2 Cup in September.

What's Next for Riessersee and Bietigheim?

Both Riessersee and Bietigheim will now play in the Oberliga, the third tier of German ice hockey. It will be a challenge for both teams, but they will be hoping to bounce back and return to the DEL2 as soon as possible.