26-Year-Old Hockey Player For The German National Team Passes Away After Battle with Cancer
Some heartbreaking news is coming out of the hockey world in Germany today, as a 26-year-old hockey player who played for his country has sadly died.
Tragedy has struck Germany as DEL team Eisbaren Berlin said Wednesday one of their centermen has died as a result of cancer complications.
Tobias Eder unfortunately had a malignant tumor
Tobias Eder was diagnosed with a malignant tumor during a preseason physical at the start of training camp in August. Though he didn't see ice time this season, he made the occasional appearance at games.
Tuesday morning, the team learned Eder's situation had taken a turn for the worse. Coach Serge Aubin responded by canceling practice in favor of a team meeting. In the evening, Eisbaren Berlin, ERC Ingolstadt, and the DEL jointly issued a statement.
The Eisbären Berlin are in shock. Tobias Eder has died at the age of 26. The forward succumbed to complications from cancer.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family, his fiancée, his friends and everyone who knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
We ask that you refrain from further inquiries (both to us and to his relatives).
Due to the critical deterioration of Tobias Eder's health, the Eisbären Berlin team is unable to compete. Both clubs and the league have mutually agreed to postpone the game to Feb. 26, 2025. The game will start at 7:30 pm as before. Tickets already purchased remain valid.
Please refrain from further enquiries to the clubs and especially to the Eder family.
A native of Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps, Eder developed his skills in minor hockey with TEV Miesbach and EC Bad Tolz. He went pro with Red Bull Munich before earning playing time with Düsseldorfer EG and signing with Berlin last year.
Eder accumulated 37 points in 67 total regular-season and playoff games in 2023-24 and was a big part of Eisbaren Berlin's championship season.
Eder also made his IIHF World Championship debut with three games and one goal for Germany. His brother, Andreas, also plays in the DEL for Munich.
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all of Tobias' family and friends, as this is no doubt an incredibly difficult time.
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