HC Gröden won their first preseason game decisively. © Giacomo Rossi

The AlpsHL champion is already in early form

Hockey Club Gherdëina clearly won the first test match of the new season.

August 11, 2026

From: dl

The reigning AlpsHL champions dispatched the IHL club Fassa Falcons 6-1 on Tuesday evening in their home arena, Pranives Stadium, just over four months after winning the title. A total of five goals were scored in the second period.

Hannes Kasslatter opened the scoring early in the second period. Leo Messner briefly narrowed the gap for the visitors from Canazei, making it 1-2. However, Simon Pitschieler then scored twice to put the game beyond doubt. Gröden's new signing, Giovanni Mandruzzato, also scored twice.