Hannover Indians graduate to the Bundesliga

The Hannover Indians swept the Bad Nauheim Red Devils in their best-of-five final series to win the German Oberliga North championship and thus qualify to play next season in the Bundesliga. With scores of 6-2, 5-2 and 6-1, the outcome was seldom in doubt. In the final game, Kyle Doyle had two goals and one assist while Rob Hisey added a goal and an assist. 4,6o0 fans were on hand to celebrate the Indians promotion to the second highest German league.