Release from 18.08.2026

Pioneers celebrate victory in preseason opener

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The Pioneers Vorarlberg opened their preseason with a 5–3 victory over Switzerland’s HC Thurgau. EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV, meanwhile, were beaten by EK Zeller Eisbären.

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In front of more than 1,000 spectators, the Pioneers delivered a strong first test. The hosts took an early lead through Murray, but the Swiss side equalized shortly afterward. In the second period, the Feldkirch team pulled away to 3–1 thanks to goals from Immonen and Leeb. Immonen completed his brace early in the third period to make it 4–1. Thurgau fought back, but an empty-net goal by Kallionkeli sealed the 5–3 final score.

VSV suffered their second consecutive preseason loss, falling 4–1 to their partner club in Zell am See. The Alps Hockey League side laid the foundation for a deserved win with three goals in the middle period. Hancock scored the only goal for the blue-and-whites.

Preseason, win2day ICE Hockey League
18.08.2026
EK Die Zeller Eisbären - EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 4:1 (0:0, 3:0, 1:1)
Pioneers Vorarlberg - HC Thurgau 5:3 (1:1, 2:0, 2:2)