# Blue Devils Weiden preseason and coach medical update

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/blue-devils-weiden-preseason-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:43:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 4.

The Blue Devils Weiden ice hockey team continues to face disciplinary and technical difficulties during their DEL2 preseason. Following a victory against Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia HC, the team experienced a series of setbacks, including losses to Eisbären Regensburg, HC Banik Sokolov, and EV Landshut.

During the match against Landshut, the team faced significant roster challenges as head coach Dave Matsos was absent, leaving co-coach Mikhail Nemirovsky in charge. The club has since clarified that Matsos’s absence was due to medical reasons. Club president Stephan Seeger Sr. stated that Matsos underwent unexpected surgery to treat an acute medical issue shortly after arriving in Germany.

Following the procedure, doctors recommended further treatment to address both the original issue and additional health concerns. Matsos remains under medical supervision, and the club noted it may take several weeks before a reliable assessment of his return can be made. To respect his medical privacy, the organization declined to provide a specific timeline. In the interim, assistant coach Mikhail Nemirovsky will lead the team for the upcoming DEL2 season, which begins this Friday.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Blue Devils Weiden head coach Dave Matsos sidelined for medical reasons

Blue Devils Weiden head coach Dave Matsos is taking a medical leave following surgery. Assistant coach Mikhail Nemirovsky will lead the team for the upcoming DEL2 season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-devils-weiden-head-coach-dave-matsos-sidelined-for-medical-reasons

### 2026-09-06: Blue Devils Weiden lose 2-7 to EV Landshut in preseason

Blue Devils Weiden lost 2-7 to EV Landshut in a DEL2 preseason match, marking their fourth defeat in five games amid significant roster shortages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-devils-weiden-lose-2-7-to-ev-landshut-in-preseason

### 2026-08-28: Sports results: BC Vienna and Blue Devils Weiden suffer preseason losses

BC Vienna fell 81:91 to BC Slovan Bratislava in a basketball preseason test, while the Blue Devils Weiden lost 1:5 to HC Banik Sokolov in an ice hockey exhibition match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-results-bc-vienna-and-blue-devils-weiden-suffer-preseason-losses

### 2026-08-25: Blue Devils Weiden face disciplinary challenges in DEL2 preseason tests

Blue Devils Weiden face disciplinary and fatigue issues during DEL2 preseason tests, including losses to Regensburg and HC Banik Sokolov, despite positive individual performances.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-devils-weiden-face-discipline-issues-in-preseason-tests

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