I do not know the Essen program, but much respect; it appears they made their rise with almost an entire German Roster. Plattling took a different route, but end results were much stronger. Big news from Plattling today is the resigning of Coach Olive to lead the team into the GFL1. The hammer has fallen on the first import

My gut tells me that both teams will fight for the #5 or #6 spot in their Division, but I think Plattling will find the right imports and make a run at the #4 seed in the south, and earn a trip to Braunschweg Hell! I think Essen will find quickly that they have no prayer in the GFL1 with no imports. If they don't strengthen their skill positions, they could be in for a quick return to the GFL2 North! I am interested in everyone's opinion! Can either team be the Munich of 2009? Better yet, can either team make the 2nd round of the playoffs?