Preparation cracker: showdown at the top level in Neumarkt

Everything is arranged. The International Dolomites Cup starts on Friday for the thirteenth time. Defending champion EV Zug (National League), record participants Augsburger Panther (DEL), EBEL champion HCB Südtirol Alperia and the traditional German club Düsseldorfer EG (DEL) are fighting for the specially made blue trophy this year.

Semifinals at eye level The Augsburg Panthers want to become record winners of the Dolomites Cup. After 2013, 2014 and 2016, the Panthers are aiming for their fourth win at the popular preparatory tournament in Neumarkt this year. The chances for that are not bad. On Friday they will face HCB in the first semi-final game at 20 p.m. There are no longer any tickets available for this game, neither online nor at the box office. The game can be watched online in the live stream or on the big screen in the fan tent.

For the first time in history, HCB Südtirol Alperia is taking part in the Dolomites Cup. There have been many personnel changes at the current EBEL champion. Master coach Kai Suikkanen has remained with the “Foxes” and can test his new players at the weekend. Most recently, the HCB narrowly lost to KHL club Vityaz Podolsk 2-3 in the first test match of the new season. The HCB narrowly lost the first test match against Vityaz. © www.hcb.net / Vanna Antonello

Will EV Zug win its second title in a row? In the second semi-final, Düsseldorfer EG and defending champion EV Zug will face each other on Saturday. The match also starts at 20 p.m. It is uncertain how the completely renovated Düsseldorfer EG with its 14 (!) new additions will fare against the defending champions from Switzerland. It will also be a special reunion for DEG trainer Harold Kreis. Kreis won the tournament with his former club Zug last year.

His successor, the Norwegian Dan Tangnes, will take part in the tournament with a well-rehearsed team. Only two new players were signed by the Swiss. Sunday is the day of the decision The game for third place will take place on Sunday afternoon at 16 p.m. The final game follows at 20 p.m. The games at a glance: Game Program Time of day Team Team 1st semi-final Friday 17.08 20 pm Augsburg Panthers (GER) HC Bozen (ITA) 2st semi-final Samstag 18.08 20 pm EV Zug (SUI) Düsseldorf EG (GER) 3rd place match Sonntag 19.08 16 pm Loser 1st semi-final Loser 2st semi-final Final Sonntag 19.08 20 pm Winner 1st semi-final Winner 2st semi-final

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Preparation cracker: showdown at the top level in Neumarkt

The 13th International Dolomites Cup is in the starting blocks. From Friday to Sunday, four top teams from Germany, Switzerland and South Tyrol will play for tournament victory in Neumarkt.

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