Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings Seider Commits to Worlds
German Federation confirms his commitment
At least one Detroit Red Wings player will be seeing more action this season. The German Hockey Federation was confirming via a post on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, that Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider was committed to playing his his homeland in the upcoming IIHF World Championship.
Prominente Verstärkung für das DEB-Team: Moritz Seider (@DetroitRedWings) und Lukas Reichel (@NHLBlackhawks) haben die Freigabe erhalten und stoßen zum WM-Kader der deutschen Nationalmannschaft! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WQoRwN8Uha
— NHL Deutsch (@NHLde) April 21, 2025
When he met with the media on Saturday, Seider was non-committal about playing in the worlds. However, it was also evident that he was leaning toward playing.
“It’s always a possibility,” Seider said at the time. “Obviously, I like playing the Worlds. “If it’s possible, I think I will be more than happy. I mean, there are higher powers up that gotta be asked. Other than that, I think we’ll find a solution.”
Red Wings Seider Proud Of Homeland
It’s always been evident how proud that Seider is whenever he is donning the colors of his homeland.
“Yes, I take a lot of pride in representing my country and obviously it’s a lot of fun during those times, too,” Seider said.
Over his playing career, he’s worn the jersey of the German national team 88 times. He’s represented Germany at U16, U18 and U20 levels, as well as in senior international competition. Seider skated for Germany in the U18 and World Junior championships.
Moritz Seider! 😍 #LGRW | @DetroitRedWings | #Seider pic.twitter.com/bJzaOySMbD
— NHL Deutsch (@NHLde) April 7, 2025
At the senior level, Seider has played in four IIHF World Championships, a total of 34 games. In those games he’s accounted for 5-14-19 totals. Seider won a silver medal at the 2023 worlds and was named to the tournament all-star team that year.
He missed last season’s tourney. A UFA at the time, the German Federation couldn’t afford the required insurance for Seider to play.
Given his druthers, Seider wishes he was skating in the NHL playoffs right now. Going to the worlds, though, is a quality alternative in his mind.
“Obviously you want to still play hockey at that time of the year,” Seider said. “You kind of want to prepare yourself, hopefully for an eventual (Stanley Cup) run.”
The IIHF World Championship begins May 9 in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark.
