Release from 28.08.2026

KAC beat Capitals | Graz suffer defeat

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EC-KAC claimed a 5-2 win over fellow win2day ICE Hockey League side Vienna Capitals at the WellCard Trophy, while Moser Medical Graz99ers suffered a 1-5 defeat against Sparta Prague in their opening game of the Energie Steiermark Trophy. Steinbach Black Wings Linz were also beaten, losing 2-5 to Straubing Tigers, while EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV celebrated their first preseason win with a 6-3 victory over EV Landshut.

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It took KAC 25 minutes to break the deadlock in their win over the Capitals. After 40 minutes, the Red Jackets held a 3-1 lead. The Capitals pulled one back to make it 2-3 in the final period, but two late goals ultimately sealed a 5-2 home victory for KAC.

Moser Medical Graz99ers had less success in their opening game of the Energie Steiermark Trophy, suffering a 1-5 defeat against Sparta Prague. Nico Feldner scored the 99ers’ only goal in the 43rd minute. In their second game of the Trophy, Graz will face Bratislava on Sunday.

Steinbach Black Wings Linz also suffered a 2-5 defeat against DEL side Straubing Tigers. Linz trailed 0-3 after the opening period before Brady Shaw reduced the deficit in the 29th minute. Shawn St. Amant scored the Black Wings’ second goal in the 53rd minute to make it 2-4. The two teams will meet again on Sunday, this time in Straubing.

Meanwhile, EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV celebrated their long-awaited first preseason win against EV Landshut. The Eagles raced into a 3-0 lead after just 18 minutes on their way to a 6-3 victory. Although the DEL2 side managed to cut the deficit to 3-4, VSV held firm and eventually secured the win.

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