Release from 05.08.2022

Salzburg loses preseason opener

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Champion EC Red Bull Salzburg suffered a narrow 2:3 defeat at HC Motor České Budějovice in the presason opener. The Red Bulls started the preseason on Friday as the first team of the win2day ICE Hockey League. Highlight in the preseason of Salzburg is once again the Red Bulls Salute, which takes place next weekend (13.08. - 14.08.) in Kitzbühel.

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At the semifinalist of the Czech Tipsport Extraliga, the EC Red Bull Salzburg lost in the end with 2:3 despite an intermediate 2:1 lead. After a goalless first 20 minutes, the home side took a 1:0 lead in the 34th minute. However, the Red Bulls' answer followed promptly. Just 27 seconds after falling behind, the reigning champion equalized thanks to Peter Schneider. Right at the beginning of the final period, Ty Loney even put the Red Bulls in the lead, before Budějovice was able to turn the game in its favor with a double strike within 105 seconds. No further goals were scored and Salzburg, who traveled to the Czech Republic without goalkeeper Atte Tolvanen, Luca Auer, Oskar Maier and Lucas Thaler, suffered a narrow defeat in their preseason opener.

Red Bulls Salute once again Salzburg's preseason highlight
The highlight of Salzburg's preseason is once again the Red Bulls Salute, which will be take place in Kitzbühel from August 13th till 14th. This year's edition of the international tournament once again features a top line-up: In addition to the two hosts EC Red Bull Salzburg and Red Bull Munich (DEL runner-up), the field of participants is completed by the current Swiss champion EV Zug and the Czech CHL club Mountfield HK.

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