The Men's national team The team is preparing for the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland this coming April and May. Head coach Harold Kreis's team will face two opponents during this period. AustriaThe first match will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Zell am See (AUT). The return match between the two nations will be a home game in front of the German stadium. Fans am Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 17 p.m.in Garmisch-Partenkirchen instead.
As early as Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the DEBThe German national team will set up camp in Garmisch-Partenkirchen as part of the third phase of their World Championship preparations and train at the Olympic Ice Sports Center for the two international matches against Austria. On Thursday, the German team will then travel to Zell am See for the first match. After the return of the DEBThe teams have another ice training session scheduled for Friday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, before the return match showdown between the two neighboring countries takes place on Saturday at 17 pm.
A few weeks ago, both nations were at the last Deutschland Cup They met: Austria prevailed 5-2 – nevertheless, the DEB-The team ultimately secured the tournament victory with two wins against Latvia and Slovakia.
National coach Harold Kreis Regarding the international matches against Austria: "The duels against Austria are always characterized by great commitment and passion. Both nations give their all and will approach the two games with high ambitions just before the World Championship. Especially since Austria has achieved some remarkable successes in recent years – such as reaching the quarterfinals at the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship. Therefore, the two international matches will be a welcome test for us."
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