Release from 15.08.2026

Preseason win for Innsbruck | Narrow loss for Salzburg

Short text 192 CharactersPlain text

HC TIWAG Innsbruck opened their preseason with a narrow 2:1 home win over HC Thurgau as part of the “Haie-Fest”. EC Red Bull Salzburg, meanwhile, suffered a 1:2 shootout loss to Mountfield HK.

Press release 773 CharactersPlain text

As part of the “Haie-Fest”, which featured a full day of activities for all Innsbruck fans, the Tyroleans successfully played their first preseason game against Swiss side HC Thurgau. Steven Owre (13’) and Joel Messner (44’/PP2) scored the goals for Innsbruck. The visitors briefly levelled the game in the 28th minute.

Salzburg beaten only in shootout
Salzburg suffered another defeat in their second preseason game in the Czech Republic. Following a 1:5 loss in České Budějovice, the Red Bulls were narrowly beaten 1:2 in a shootout by Mountfield HK. Benjamin Nissner scored Salzburg’s only goal in the 20th minute. The Red Bulls will continue their preseason next week at the Red Bulls Salute in Zell am See.