Mountfield HK defeats EC Red Bull Salzburg in shootout

Mountfield HK secured their third consecutive victory in a preparatory ice hockey match, defeating EC Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 in a shootout. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Robert Kousal and T. J. Melancon scored the decisive shootout goals.

Goaltender Stanislav Škorvánek was noted for his strong performance, helping the team withstand pressure from the Austrian side. Before the match began, a minute of silence was held at the ČPP Arena to honor the memory of Zdeněk Vinopal, a significant figure in Hradec Králové hockey, coach, and official.