The 1994-95 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the inaugural season of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Ice Hockey League). The Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks) the won the first DEL season to become German Champions. The first season 1994-95 started with 18 teams, twelve from the old 1st Bundesliga, six from the 2nd Bundesliga. The new league immediately attracted corporate sponsorship with the Krombacher Brewery featuring a prominent spot on the league logo.