The Grizzlys Wolfsburg are a professional ice hockey team based in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. They compete in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), the highest level of ice hockey in Germany. The team's full corporate name is EHC Grizzlys Wolfsburg GmbH.
History
The club was founded in 1994 as ESC Wolfsburg. After several years in lower divisions, they achieved promotion to the 2. Bundesliga, and eventually made their first appearance in the DEL, the top German league, in the 2004–05 season.Over the years, the club underwent several name changes, often incorporating sponsor names. From 2004 to 2015, they were known as EHC Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg, referencing a popular American television series character and the image of a grizzly bear. In 2015, the name was officially shortened to Grizzlys Wolfsburg.
Arena
The Grizzlys Wolfsburg play their home games at the Eis Arena Wolfsburg, which has a seating capacity of approximately 4,500 spectators. The arena is a modern multi-purpose facility located in Wolfsburg.Achievements and Notable Seasons
While the Grizzlys Wolfsburg have not yet won a DEL championship (Deutsche Meister), they have been a consistent contender in the league, particularly in recent decades.- DEL Runner-up: The team has reached the DEL finals on multiple occasions, finishing as runners-up in: 2007, 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2021.
- DEL Regular Season Champions: In the 2010–11 season, Grizzlys Wolfsburg finished first in the regular season standings, earning them the title of regular season champions before being defeated in the playoff finals.
- 2. Bundesliga/1. Liga North Champions: 2004