In the preparation phase for the upcoming 2024/25 season, the four-time German ice hockey champions will take part in an international invitational tournament. At the Lehner Cup in Sursee, Switzerland, the Munich team will first face HC Davos on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 pm. With 31 national titles, the top club is the record champion in the Swiss National League.
On Sunday, August 25, coach Toni Söderholm's team will face EV Zug at 4:00 pm. The Swiss team won their second and third championship titles in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. The fourth participant - against whom the Red Bulls will not play in a direct duel - is the Czech first division team Motor České Budějovice.
The Lehner Cup is being held for the twelfth time this year. Each of the four teams will play two matches against each other. The winner of the tournament will be determined in the standings after all matches have been played.
Further preparation matches will be communicated in due course.