Release from 02.04.2026

League statement on the participation of Pioneers Vorarlberg in the 2026/27 season

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The Pioneers Vorarlberg announced on Tuesday that Pit Gleim has decided to step down from his role as club president. Gleim cites, among other reasons, the fact that economic conditions have changed from year to year and that the club has been unable to secure major regional companies as additional partners as grounds for his departure at the end of the financial year in late June.

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In response to recent media reports, the win2day ICE Hockey League would like to clarify that the club “Pioneers Vorarlberg Eishockeyclub” is a full member of the league and therefore holds the right to participate in the championship.

The Pioneers Vorarlberg – just like the other twelve active clubs of the win2day ICE Hockey League – are registered for the 2026/27 season. The remaining club management has informed the league organization that a decision regarding the club’s future will be made within the next three weeks. At that time, it will be determined whether the Pioneers will indeed take part in the upcoming season.