Release from 11.08.2023

Linz and Salzburg lose preseason opener

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The Steinbach Black Wings Linz were beaten 1:3 by Slovan Bratislava in their preseason opener, Shawn St-Amant provided the only goal for the Upper Austrians. In addition, EC Red Bull Salzburg lost 1:4 to EV Zug, with Benjamin Nissner scoring for the reigning win2day ICE Hockey League champions.

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The Steinbach Black Wings needed some time in the first test match of the new season, but delivered a spirited fight to Slovan Bratislava. Shawn St-Amant was able to equalize a deficit in the second period to keep the game open for a long time. In the end the Linz side lacked strength in a 1:3 defeat.

Salzburg loses to Zug
EC Red Bull Salzburg lost the first preseason game of the new season in Zell am See against EV Zug with 1:4. The Swiss took a 2:0 lead in the first period. Just eleven seconds after the restart, Benjamin Nissner lit the lamp for Salzburg's only goal in front of 700 spectators. In the end, the team of new coach Oliver David had to admit defeat with 1:4.

Preseason, 11.8.2023:
HC Slovan Bratislava - Steinbach Black Wings Linz 3:1 (1:0, 0:1, 2:0)
EV Zug - EC Red Bull Salzburg 4:1 (2:0, 1:1, 1:0)