# Erding Gladiators ice hockey season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/erding-gladiators-ice-hockey-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-15T16:47:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Erding Gladiators ice hockey team completed a preseason test match with a 3-0 victory over the Wipptal Broncos. During this period, the club announced a new sponsorship agreement with TrauerHilfe DENK, a regional funeral services provider, which will include presenting penalty times during home games.

As the team prepares for the start of the 2026/27 Oberliga-Süd season, they face roster difficulties due to injuries. Specifically, players Johannes Meindl, Brandon Schultz, and Dennis Henter are sidelined, with Meindl expected to be unavailable for several months following surgery.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Erding Gladiators prepare for Oberliga-Süd season start

The Erding Gladiators begin their 2026/27 Oberliga-Süd season this weekend against EV Füssen and Tölzer Löwen, despite facing multiple player injuries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erding-gladiators-prepare-for-oberliga-sd-season-start

### 2026-08-25: Erding Gladiators win test match and announce new sponsor

The Erding Gladiators defeated the Wipptal Broncos 3-0 in a physical test match and announced a new sponsorship deal with TrauerHilfe DENK.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erding-gladiators-win-test-match-and-announce-new-sponsor

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