# European ice hockey preseason preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-ice-hockey-preseason-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-11T20:19:31.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 7.

European ice hockey clubs are entering intensive preseason phases, characterized by high-profile tournaments and regional test matches. 

In Germany, the Sachsenlotto Cup in Dresden continues to serve as a key competitive event, featuring the Dresdner Eislöwen alongside teams such as the Grizzlys Wolfsburg, Iserlohn Roosters, and the Czech Republic’s Bílí Tygři Liberec. Additionally, the CCM-Cup 2026 in West Saxony has been established as a major fixture, featuring top-tier clubs including HC Škoda Plzeň, Mountfield HK, the Fischtown Pinguins, and the Eispiraten Crimmitschau.

Recent match results highlight competitive preseason play. TEV secured two victories to start their campaign, including a 6-4 win against SC Riessersee. In the Summer Classic final held in Bolzano, Red Bull München defeated HCB Südtirol Alperia 2-1. 

In regional derby action, the Dresdner Eislöwen secured a victory against the Lausitzer Füchse. Conversely, the Selber Wölfe suffered a 0-5 defeat against the KSW Icefighters Leipzig. 

In more recent DEL2 preseason activity, the Eispiraten Crimmitschau fell 0-3 to the Lausitzer Füchse, struggling with roster challenges due to illness and injuries to players like Dylan Wruck and Emil Quaas, as well as head coach Jussi Tuores. Düsseldorfer EG also faced a defeat, losing 2-5 to the Hannover Scorpions.

Other regional results include the Zeller Eisbären securing a 4-3 victory against the Passau Blackhawks, led by two goals from Max Coatta and a decisive strike by Jezovsek. The Augsburger Panther concluded their preparation with a 5-4 overtime win against Villach in Austria, a result intended to demonstrate improved penalty killing stability ahead of the DEL season. Other regional activity includes the Kassel Huskies hosting the Hammer Eisbären and the Herforder Eishockey Verein securing a 4-3 win against Duisburg.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: DEL2 ice hockey teams conclude preseason with losses

DEL2 ice hockey teams Eispiraten Crimmitschau and Düsseldorfer EG both suffered preseason losses against Lausitzer Füchse and Hannover Scorpions, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/del2-ice-hockey-teams-conclude-preseason-with-losses

### 2026-09-11: Ice hockey preseason: Zeller Eisbären and Augsburger Panther secure victories

The Zeller Eisbären defeated the Passau Blackhawks 4-3 in preseason play, while the Augsburger Panther secured a 5-4 overtime win against Villach to conclude their preparations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-hockey-preseason-zeller-eisbren-and-augsburger-panther-secure-victories

### 2026-09-04: Ice hockey preseason results: Eislöwen win derby, Wölfe defeated by Leipzig

Preseason ice hockey results saw the Dresdner Eislöwen claim a derby victory over the Lausitzer Füchse, while the KSW Icefighters Leipzig defeated the Selber Wölfe 5-0.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-hockey-preseason-results-eislwen-win-derby-wlfe-defeated-by-leipzig

### 2026-08-30: Ice hockey teams secure preseason victories in recent matchups

Ice hockey teams TEV and Red Bull München secured preseason victories, with München winning the Summer Classic final against HCB Südtirol Alperia 2-1.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-hockey-teams-secure-preseason-victories-in-recent-matchups

### 2026-08-27: European ice hockey clubs begin preseason tournaments

European ice hockey clubs are conducting preseason preparations through various tournaments, including the CCM-Cup and Sachsenlotto Cup, featuring teams from Germany and the Czech Republic.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-ice-hockey-teams-begin-preseason-test-matches

### 2026-08-25: Italian ice hockey clubs prepare for upcoming season

Italian ice hockey teams HC Meran and HCB Südtirol Alperia are preparing for the new season through squad presentations and preseason test matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-ice-hockey-clubs-prepare-for-upcoming-season

### 2026-08-21: European ice hockey clubs complete preseason test matches

European ice hockey clubs, including ESV Kaufbeuren and Dresdner Eislöwen, are completing preseason test matches across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to prepare for the new season.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-hockey-preseason-results-eislwen-kaufbeuren-and-ingolstadt-secure-victories

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