Germany's Draisaitl withdraws from hockey championship due to health reasons
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Leon Draisaitl, Germany's biggest hockey star, has withdrawn from the upcoming hockey championship citing health reasons. The Edmonton Oilers forward, who is widely considered the most prominent player in German hockey, apologized for his absence from the tournament. Draisaitl's withdrawal represents a significant blow to Germany's national team prospects, as the NHL star has been a cornerstone of the country's international hockey efforts in recent years.