Bergischer HC returns to the elite tier in German handball. One season in 2. Bundesliga was enough and BHC produced twelve straight wins to confirm the promotion during the weekend.
With six rounds to go, Bergischer eyed a possibility after an away loss for third placed TV 05/07 Hüttenberg. Eulen Ludwigshafen couldn’t stop the table number one and Bergischer secured a top two spot with a clear margin, 32–27.
– When the window opened on Friday evening that we could achieve promotion at home, it was a great thing. Because we want to give a lot back to our fans, who have supported us so well this year, said the coach Markus Pütz to the club webpage.
Bergischer won 23 out 29 games and clinched two ties to pull away from the chasing teams.
– A huge compliment to everyone at the club for achieving promotion. After the announcement we consciously made. It’s also good for us as coaches, Arnor (Thor Gunnarsson) and me. It was our first season in the professional ranks. We’ve taken a lot with us, learned a lot. To cap it off with this success is fantastic, Pütz continued in club media.
Before the relegation season, Bergischer had five seasons in the top flight. GWD Minden and TV 05/07 Hüttenberg is separated by two points in the rivalry for second place and face each other Friday night.