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## Germany Clinches Relegation Win Against Kazakhstan: A Post-Game Interview
**Archyde:** Julius, congratulations on the hard-fought win. That was a thrilling game! Can you talk about the emotions when you were down by two goals early on?
**Julius Sumpf:** It was definitely a shock, you know? We didn’t expect them to come out that strong. But we knew we had the firepower to come back, and we just had to stay calm and stick to our game plan.
**Archyde:** Speaking of firepower, your power play was unstoppable tonight.Can you describe what clicked for you guys when you got that 5-on-3 opportunity?
**Julius Sumpf:** We’ve been working hard on our power play all year, and tonight it really paid off. We moved the puck well, found open lanes, and capitalized on our chances.
**Archyde:** This win keeps Germany in the top pool for next yearS tournament. What does that mean for the team?
**Julius Sumpf:** It’s huge for us. We want to be playing against the best in the world, and this puts us in a great position to do that next year.
**Archyde:** Alexander, from Kazakhstan’s perspective, what do you think contributed to your team’s loss tonight?
**Alexander Kim:** I think it’s from lack of experience. When we got the led, we played like we won the game already. We took our foot off the gas, and that’s really why we lost.
**Archyde:** Do you think Kazakhstan needs to make major changes to their game plan moving forward?
**Alexander Kim:** We need to learn from this experience and come back stronger next year.
**Archyde:** This match was incredibly exciting. what are your thoughts on the overall performance of both teams? Did either team surprise you? Share your comments below!
## Archyde Sports Interview: Germany survives Relegation Scare Against Kazakhstan
**Archyde Sports Editor:** Welcome back to Archyde Sports. Today, we’re joined by German forward, Julius Sumpf, who led his team to a crucial 4-3 victory over Kazakhstan in a relegation battle that secured Germany’s spot in the top pool for next year’s tournament. Julius,congratulations on the win! This was a nail-biting match. Can you walk us through the emotions and the game flow, especially facing a deficit?
**Julius sumpf:** Thanks for having me!
It was definitely a rollercoaster ride. We never expected to be down by multiple goals. Early on, Kazakhstan came out really strong and we weren’t quite ready for their intensity. But, we knew we had to stay composed and stick to our game plan. We knew our power play was a strong point, and luckily we got that 5-on-3 prospect. We capitalized on it and that really turned the tide for us.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** Your game-winning power-play goal was a thing of beauty. Describe that moment for us.
**Julius Sumpf:** (Laughs) Thanks! I think it all happened pretty quickly. Our puck movement was excellent, we were finding lanes and everyone was doing their job. The pass came right to me in the slot and I just instinctively fired it toward the net. I was fortunate enough that it went in.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** This win was crucial for Germany. Staying in the top pool next year in minneapolis/St. Paul is a big deal for the national team program. What does this victory mean for the future of German hockey?
**Julius Sumpf:** This means everything. It’s huge for the development of our young players. Competing against the best teams in the world at this tournament is invaluable experience.
Staying in the top pool allows us to continue growing and improving as a team, and hopefully, reach even greater heights in the future.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** It was great to watch your team’s resilience and determination today. Julius, thank you for your time and congratulations again on the win!
**Julius Sumpf:** Thank you!
germany Clinches Relegation Win Over Kazakhstan
In a decisive relegation matchup, Germany secured their spot in the top pool for next year’s tournament with a 4-3 victory over Kazakhstan. The game, played on January 2, 2025, saw Germany rally from multiple deficits to ultimately triumph. This win keeps germany in the elite group for next year’s event, scheduled to be held in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.Kazakhstan,on the other hand,will be relegated to Division I-A,where they competed last year. “This is a big win for the whole country,” said German forward julius Sumpf, who scored the game-winning power-play goal. “We didn’t want to get relegated; our U18s already have, so it was important for us to stay up. It was a shock to be down like that, but we were lucky when we got the 5-on-3. Our power play is really good, so we knew we could come back.” Kazakhstan started strong,taking an early lead on a goal by Assanali Ruslanuly at 4:33 of the first period. the Germans quickly responded with a tying goal by Maxim Schafer just eight seconds later. The lead changed hands again as Nikita Sitnikov gave the Kazakhs a 2-1 advantage before Artur Gross made it 3-1 early in the second period. Facing a two-goal deficit, Germany’s power play came alive. Two quick penalties on Kazakhstan gave the Germans a 5-on-3 advantage, which they capitalized on.schafer scored his second goal of the game, and Edwin Tropmann tied the game shortly after with a long-range shot. Sumpf’s game-winning goal in the third period sealed the victory for Germany. “I think it’s from lack of experience,” Kazakhstan forward Alexander Kim said, reflecting on his team’s performance. “When we got the lead, we played like we won the game already. We took our foot off the gas, and that’s really why we lost.”## Germany Clinches Relegation Win Against Kazakhstan: A Post-Game Interview
**Archyde:** Julius, congratulations on the hard-fought win. That was a thrilling game! Can you talk about the emotions when you were down by two goals early on?
**Julius Sumpf:** It was definitely a shock, you know? We didn’t expect them to come out that strong. But we knew we had the firepower to come back, and we just had to stay calm and stick to our game plan.
**Archyde:** Speaking of firepower, your power play was unstoppable tonight.Can you describe what clicked for you guys when you got that 5-on-3 opportunity?
**Julius Sumpf:** We’ve been working hard on our power play all year, and tonight it really paid off. We moved the puck well, found open lanes, and capitalized on our chances.
**Archyde:** This win keeps Germany in the top pool for next yearS tournament. What does that mean for the team?
**Julius Sumpf:** It’s huge for us. We want to be playing against the best in the world, and this puts us in a great position to do that next year.
**Archyde:** Alexander, from Kazakhstan’s perspective, what do you think contributed to your team’s loss tonight?
**Alexander Kim:** I think it’s from lack of experience. When we got the led, we played like we won the game already. We took our foot off the gas, and that’s really why we lost.
**Archyde:** Do you think Kazakhstan needs to make major changes to their game plan moving forward?
**Alexander Kim:** We need to learn from this experience and come back stronger next year.
**Archyde:** This match was incredibly exciting. what are your thoughts on the overall performance of both teams? Did either team surprise you? Share your comments below!
## Archyde Sports Interview: Germany survives Relegation Scare Against Kazakhstan
**Archyde Sports Editor:** Welcome back to Archyde Sports. Today, we’re joined by German forward, Julius Sumpf, who led his team to a crucial 4-3 victory over Kazakhstan in a relegation battle that secured Germany’s spot in the top pool for next year’s tournament. Julius,congratulations on the win! This was a nail-biting match. Can you walk us through the emotions and the game flow, especially facing a deficit?
**Julius sumpf:** Thanks for having me!
It was definitely a rollercoaster ride. We never expected to be down by multiple goals. Early on, Kazakhstan came out really strong and we weren’t quite ready for their intensity. But, we knew we had to stay composed and stick to our game plan. We knew our power play was a strong point, and luckily we got that 5-on-3 prospect. We capitalized on it and that really turned the tide for us.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** Your game-winning power-play goal was a thing of beauty. Describe that moment for us.
**Julius Sumpf:** (Laughs) Thanks! I think it all happened pretty quickly. Our puck movement was excellent, we were finding lanes and everyone was doing their job. The pass came right to me in the slot and I just instinctively fired it toward the net. I was fortunate enough that it went in.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** This win was crucial for Germany. Staying in the top pool next year in minneapolis/St. Paul is a big deal for the national team program. What does this victory mean for the future of German hockey?
**Julius Sumpf:** This means everything. It’s huge for the development of our young players. Competing against the best teams in the world at this tournament is invaluable experience.
Staying in the top pool allows us to continue growing and improving as a team, and hopefully, reach even greater heights in the future.
**Archyde Sports Editor:** It was great to watch your team’s resilience and determination today. Julius, thank you for your time and congratulations again on the win!
**Julius Sumpf:** Thank you!
