# European international ice hockey competitions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-international-ice-hockey-competitions
> Updated: 2026-11-05T17:30:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

International ice hockey fixtures are underway across Europe. The Czech Republic national team is preparing for a Nocco Hockey Games match against Sweden in Prague under new coach Zdeněk Motáka.

In the 37th German Cup held in Dusseldorf, the Slovak national team lost its opening match 2:3 to Latvia. Despite 45 saves from goalkeeper Eugen Rabčan and a late goal from debutant Simon Jellúš to force overtime, Latvia secured the victory in the extra period. Slovakia is scheduled to face Austria in its next fixture.

## Claims

- Slovakia lost to Latvia 2:3 in overtime during the 37th German Cup. (reported by 2 sources)
- Samuel Buček scored a goal for Slovakia. (reported by 2 sources)
- Patrik Koch served as the captain for the Slovak team. (reported by 2 sources)
- Simon Jellúš made his debut for the Slovak national team. (reported by 1 source)
- Renars Krastengs scored the winning goal for Latvia in overtime. (reported by 1 source)
- Slovakia will play against Austria on Saturday at 15:00. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Slovenia futsal team defeats Norway 7:1 in World Cup qualifiers

Slovenia's national futsal team defeated Norway 7:1 in Ljubljana, moving to the top of their 2028 World Cup qualifying group.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-hockey-team-loses-to-latvia-in-german-cup-opener

### 2026-11-05: Czech Republic and Slovakia prepare for international hockey matchups

The Czech Republic faces Sweden in the Nocco Hockey Games in Prague, while Slovakia prepares for a matchup against Austria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-and-slovakia-prepare-for-international-hockey-matchups

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