Germany names 28 players for WJC

16 Dec 2013 | Fredrik Pålsson

Germany starts their World Juniors campaign on Tuesday with 28 players fighting for a place on the roster.

Head coach Ernst Höfner has named 28 players for the WJC camp that starts tomorrow Tuesday in Füssen. 23 of those 28 players will be selected to participate in the World Junior Championship tournament in Malmö.

Goalkeepers:
Marvin Cüpper, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
Patrick Klein, EV Duisburg
Kevin Reich, Red Bulls München

Defencemen:
Tim Bender, London Knights (OHL)
Thomas Botzenhardt, Ravensburg Tower Stars
Janik Möser, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
Jonas Müller, Eisbären/FASS Berlin
Jonas Noske, DEG Düsseldorf
John Rogl, EV Landshut
Dorian Saeftel, Jungadler Mannheim
Eric Stephan, DEG Düsseldorf
Dominik Tiffels, Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Fabio Wagner, EV Landshut

Forwards:
Leon Draisaitl, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
Markus Eisenschmid, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Vladislav Filin, Eisbären Juniors Berlin
Kai Herpich, Red Bulls München
Dominik Kahun, Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Maximilian Kammerer, Regina Pats (WHL)
Patrick Klöpper, Krefeld Pinguine
Lukas Laub, Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
Jari Neugebauer, DEG Düsseldorf
Kevin Orendorz, Krefeld Pinguine
Lennart Palausch, Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
Marco Sedlar, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
Frederik Tiffels, Fargo Force (USHL)
Parker Tuomie, Wenatchee Wild (NAHL)
Sven Ziegler, Eisbären/FASS Berlin

Germany just managed to avoid relegation last year and is not one of the favourites. Taking a look at the odds at www.888sport.com shows that Germany second least expected team to win the tournament with an odds of 350. Germany is expected to fight with Norway to avoid relegation and according to the odds they should win it. Canada is favourites to win the title with Sweden, Russia and USA as the main contenders.