Michael McNiven wird für die Blue Devils Weiden zum Play-down-Held

Vom verletzungsgeplagten Sorgenkind zum Matchwinner: Michael McNiven erreicht rechtzeitig zur entscheidenden Phase sein Top-Niveau und führt die Blue Devils Weiden mit starken Leistungen in den Play-downs nah an den Klassenerhalt.

von Fabian Leeb

Goalie Michael McNiven war beim Sieg der Blue Devils am Sonntag in Kaufbeuren der Fels in der Brandung.

Bild: Benjamin Lahr

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