Powerplay - The Best Ice Hockey Team for the Olympics

This documentary follows the German national ice hockey team during the year leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The story centers on head coach Harry Kreis as he faces the pressure of selecting the final Olympic squad. He must balance the potential of young players who struggled at the world championships against the reliability of experienced veterans. As the domestic season progresses, athletes fight for a spot on the team while dealing with the physical toll of a demanding schedule.

Directed by Mario Kottkamp and Jens Pfeifer, the film was produced in Germany by ARD, MDR, and Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion. The production features interviews with several key figures, including coach Harold Kreis and players Leon Draisaitl, Moritz Seider, John-Jason Peterka, Moritz Müller, and Korbinian Geibel. The screenplay was written by Jens Pfeifer and Tom Littlewood. This 60-minute TV movie was released on January 21, 2026.