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Routine testing could be a lifesaver for hockey players after tumor discovery


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Gabriel Sami
August 10, 2024  (1:33 PM)
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Germany hockey player Tobias Eder seen during a game
Photo credit: City-Press

German pro hockey player Tobias Eder has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor during routine pre-season testing with the Berlin Polar Bears.

The discovery has cast a shadow over his preparations for the 2024-25 Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) season.
As other leagues globally ramp up their pre-season activities, routine medical examinations are standard to ensure players are fit. Unfortunately, these tests sometimes reveal more serious issues, as was the case with Tobias Eder. Despite the NHL's training camps not starting until September, leagues like the DEL are already underway with their preparations.
Tobias Eder, only 26 years old, had a notable season with the Berlin Polar Bears last year, helping them secure the championship. He also represented Germany at the IIHF World Championship in the spring. The news of his diagnosis was confirmed in a team statement, which shared the somber details of his condition:
"Tobias Eder, striker for the Eisbären Berlin, is seriously ill. During the sports medical examinations prior to the new season, the forward was diagnosed with a malignant tumor, which requires immediate treatment. Eder has already begun medical treatment.

Tobias Eder and Eisbären Berlin ask for your understanding that no further comments will be made beyond the information provided. Please refrain from asking any further questions."
The news has undoubtedly shocked Eder's family, friends, teammates, and fans. According to Eder, there were no prior warning signs of his illness, which raises hopes that the tumor was detected early enough for effective treatment.
In his last season with the Polar Bears, Eder played 52 games, netting 22 goals and contributing nine assists. As he embarks on this challenging journey, support from the German hockey community and beyond will be crucial. Fans everywhere, including in North America, are rallying behind Eder, wishing him strength and a speedy recovery.
The entire hockey community stands united in hope for Tobias Eder's swift recovery.
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