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EC Red Bull Salzburg introduced Alan Letang as their new head coach, the Vienna Capitals announced the return of goaltender Max Zimmermann, while HC Pustertal continued its roster planning with a contract extension and a new signing. Read more

Connor Mayer is the latest addition for HC TIWAG Innsbruck. The 26-year-old American brings strong skating and puck-moving abilities to Tyrol. Meanwhile, goaltender Maxime Lagacé will remain with reigning champions Moser Medical Graz99ers, and Sebastian Wraneschitz has extended his contract in Vienna by two years. Hydro Fehérvár AV19 also announced three contract extensions.

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The top division of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship gets underway today, Friday – and alongside the four participating ICE nations, another representative of the win2day ICE Hockey League will once again be part of the biggest stage in international hockey. Referee Christian Ofner has been nominated for the top division World Championship for the second consecutive year, further cementing his status among the world’s elite officials. You can find the interview with Christian Ofner here.

For Christian Ofner, the renewed nomination is a special confirmation of the path he has taken. Being selected for a second straight World Championship highlights his consistently strong performances at the international level. Read more
Steinbach Black Wings Linz have strengthened their roster by signing Oskar Maier. The 24-year-old Austrian forward returns to his home province after a strong season with the Pioneers Vorarlberg and has agreed to a two-year contract. Read more

For the first time in history, all four nations participating in the win2day ICE Hockey League – Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Slovenia – will compete at an IIHF top division World Championship. At the tournament in Switzerland (May 15–31, 2026), all four teams will be battling to remain in the elite division, entering the competition with differing but equally intense preparation programs.

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An exciting 26th season of the win2day ICE Hockey League came to an end last week. Here is a look at the Team of the Season, consisting of six players plus a head coach. Premier champion Moser Medical Graz99ers leads the way with four selections. In addition, two players from Olimpija Ljubljana and one player from finalist HC Falkensteiner Pustertal are included. Read more
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