From July 24th to 29th, 2026, the U18 national team to their summer course at Federal base in Füssen together and thus heralds the 2026/2027 season . U18 national coach Andreas Becherer has nominated 28 players for the measure – including three goalkeepers, ten defenders and 15 forwards. first time The summer training camp marks the start of the new season and allows the team significantly more extensive preparation for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup than in previous years. The renowned Young Talent Tournament will take place from August 3rd to 8th, 2026 in Canada. Edmonton discharged.
Extensive preparation program in Füssen
During the summer training camp, the team completes a total of ten on-ice sessions. The program is supplemented by numerous athletic and strength training sessions, daily team meetings, and more. in:Prove TestingFurthermore, all players participate in the mandatory NADA training part.
U18 national coach Andreas Becherer“We invited 28 players to our summer training camp. Eight of them were already part of the U18 World Championship team last season and are expected to bring this valuable experience to the team right from the start. At the same time, we want to integrate the new players into our routines as quickly as possible. Before heading to Edmonton, we'll complete ten training sessions in Füssen, giving us significantly more preparation time this year than in previous years. This helps the players get back into competitive mode after the summer break and allows us to prepare the team for the tournament step by step.”
Following the conclusion of their summer training camp on Wednesday, July 29th, the team will travel to Edmonton, Canada, the very next day. There, U18 national coach Andreas Becherer will lead a 25-player squad to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.