1998–99 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season
LeagueDeutsche Eishockey Liga
SportIce hockey
Number of teams14
1998–99
Season championsAdler Mannheim

The 1998–99 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 5th season of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Ice Hockey League).

Adler Mannheim continued their dominance in German ice-hockey and became the DEL Champion for the third time in row, winning a German title for the fourth time in their history. The league had only 14 teams, as the Kaufbeurer Adler and Düsseldorfer EG were forced out due to financial reasons.

Regular season

The first 8 placed teams qualified for the playoffs.

Team GP W OTW OTL L GF:GA Points
1.Nürnberg Ice Tigers52307215199:142106
2.Eisbären Berlin52264517210:16391
3.Adler Mannheim52245716208:18289
4.Frankfurt Lions52255418184:16889
5.Kölner Haie52219715182:15988
6.EV Landshut52218914163:14088
7.Krefeld Pinguine52237418183:15987
8.Augsburger Panther52228319175:16685
9.Kassel Huskies52244420165:14584
10.Schwenninger ERC Wild Wings52194722195:21772
11.Hannover Scorpions52183625175:19566
12.Starbulls Rosenheim52156526169:21362
13.Berlin Capitals52124828146:20552
14.Revierlöwen Oberhausen52100339148:25433
GP = Games played, W = Win, OTW = Overtime win, OTL = Overtime loss, L = Loss
   = Qualified for playoffs    = Season ended

Player Awards

CategoryNameTeamRecord
Most pointsMartin JiranekNürnberg Ice Tigers69 Points
Most goalsJan AlstonAdler Mannheim33 Goals
Most assistsJohn ChabotFrankfurt Lions52 Assists
Best goaliePetr BřízaEV Landshut2.51 Goals-Against-Average
Best defenderChris SnellFrankfurt Lions51 Points

Playoff

The playoffs were played in a best-of-five mode.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Nürnberg Ice Tigers 3
8 Augsburger Panther 2
1 Nürnberg Ice Tigers 3
4 Frankfurt Lions 0
4 Frankfurt Lions 3
5 Kölner Haie 2
1 Nürnberg Ice Tigers 2
3 Adler Mannheim 3
2 Eisbären Berlin 3
7 Krefeld Pinguine 1
2 Eisbären Berlin 1
3 Adler Mannheim 3
3 Adler Mannheim 3
6 EV Landshut 0

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals were played starting March 12, 1999.

Game12345
Nürnberg Ice TigersAugsburger Panther3:25:45:6 OT5:11:2 OT2:1
Eisbären BerlinKrefeld Pinguine3:13:22:45:4 OT6:5 OT
Adler MannheimEV Landshut3:02:05:35:2
Frankfurt LionsKölner Haie3:25:41:25:22:3 OT4:3 OT
OT = Overtime; SO = Shootout

Semifinals

The semifinals were played starting March 26, 1999. The regular season best placed team left played against the worst, and the second best vs. third best.

Game12345
Nürnberg Ice TigersFrankfurt Lions3:05:13:22:1
Eisbären BerlinAdler Mannheim1:32:40:62:1 OT3:9
OT = Overtime; SO = Shootout

Finals

The finals were played starting April 18 with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers playing home first, due to better regular season placement.

Game12345
Nürnberg Ice TigersAdler Mannheim2:32:1 OT1:53:23:42:3
OT = Overtime; SO = Shootout

With the last game, Adler Mannheim continued their dominance in German ice-hockey and became the DEL Champion for the third time in row, winning a German title for the fourth time in their history.

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