Today at 13:05, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live the quarterfinal match of the Men's Ice Hockey Tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, where Slovakia will take on Germany. This match is significant as it determines the first semifinalist of the tournament. Commentators Villem Koitmaa and Ragnar Russ will provide insights during the live coverage.

Slovakia, the bronze medalist from four years ago, topped Group B, earning a direct spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Finland 4-1 and Italy 3-2, but lost to Sweden 3-5. Their opponent, Germany, entered the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group C, overcoming Denmark 3-1, but faced defeats against Latvia 3-4 and the USA 1-5. Recently, Germany achieved a solid 5-1 victory against France in the opening round of the playoffs.

The outcome of this match is crucial for both teams, especially for Slovakia, which aims to secure its place in the semifinals to contend for another medal, while Germany seeks to build on its recent success and advance further in the tournament. The excitement surrounding this match reflects the intense competition that characterizes the Winter Olympics and underscores the importance of every game in this prestigious event.