Landshut triumphs at the Hansjörg Brunner Memorial – two wins in a row!

Landshut triumphs at the Hansjörg Brunner Memorial – two wins in a row!

EV Landshut brilliantly won the Hansjörg Brunner Memorial in the Meranarena at the weekend and thus secured their second tournament victory in a row. A total of five teams took part in this exciting tournament: HCB Südtirol, HC Meran, Augsburger Panther, EV Landshut and Olimpija Ljubljana. The tournament, which was held in honor of the former president of HC Meran, Hansjörg Brunner, served as an ideal opportunity for the teams to prepare for the upcoming season. tageszeitung.it reports that matches at the tournament took place on September 7th and 8th, with further matches on Sunday.

The start on Saturday was made by HC Innsbruck, who shone with a clear 9-2 win against HC Asiago. Another highlight followed in the evening when EV Landshut met HC Meran and suffered a convincing 5-0 defeat against the hosts. Landshut thus laid the foundation for later success. A day later, on Sunday, the team had to play in the decisive game against Innsbruck, which they ultimately won 4-2 and thus secured the tournament victory. In the second Sunday game, HC Asiago won against HC Meran 3-0. hcb.net emphasizes that the tournament was considered an ideal start to the season.

Intensive preparations for the new season

HC Meran has already announced that it will use the last two weeks of preparation intensively to be fit for the start of the season. The coaches emphasize the importance of preparation, especially for the upcoming game on September 20th. Team spirit and the right attitude are crucial to turning things around for the coming season. The fact that players like Dustin Gazley from HCB are out due to a minor injury is seen as a challenge but also as an opportunity to bring the other players to the fore. Last weekend there was an exciting round of test matches for HCB Südtirol, in which the last test against Innsbruck ended with a 10-0 win. hockey-news.info documented the teams' preparations and made clear the importance of this phase for the rest of the season.

For the spectators, the tournament was not just a sporting highlight; The after-party, which was organized by HC Meran outside the stadium, also ensured a good atmosphere and the necessary solidarity among the fans. Information about upcoming games and events can be found on the teams' official websites, and the streaming options for the games have also been well received. The ice hockey season is now in full swing, and the anticipation of exciting games can be felt among fans and teams alike.