Six nations – Austria, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Estonia and Great Britain – compete in the first tournament of the new 3-on-3 ice hockey series.
The Venue
The event takes place in front of Olympiaworld Innsbruck, one of the most iconic winter sports locations in the Alpine region.
A temporary Ultimate Hockey arena transforms the urban space into a vibrant international sports stage.
Opening Hours
Friday……… 16:30 – 22:00 h
Saturday….. 15:30 – 22:00 h
Sunday……. 14:30 – 22:00 h
Fan Village with Activity Zone
The Fan Village is the vibrant heart of Ultimate Hockey – Breaking the Ice – a meeting point for fans, families, and everyone who wants to experience ice hockey in a whole new way. Right next to the playing area, you’ll find an urban atmosphere with sports, music, food, and interactive experiences for all ages.
Food Court
The food court offers a wide variety of food and drinks to keep you fueled between games. From classic street food to vegetarian options, there’s something for every taste.
Activity Zone
Free skating on the LIKE-ICE!® surface
Fun on the ice for everyone – regardless of age or skill level.Free skate rental
Skates are available for rent directly on site (while supplies last).Slapshot station / shooting zone
Test your shot power and feel like an Ultimate Hockey pro.
Music & Shows
Sport meets club atmosphere: Ultimate Hockey – Breaking the Ice combines high-level 3-on-3 ice hockey with a powerful musical lineup.
DJ Antoine
Half-time show during the Gold Game and the final. Swiss star DJ and producer DJ Antoine – known for global hits like Welcome to St. Tropez and Ma Chérie – will heat up the crowd once again ahead of the finals on Sunday, April 12.DJ In-Style Show
Throughout the entire event – beats, energy, and atmosphere nonstop. International event DJ “DJ In-Style” will deliver powerful beats and high energy all weekend long – before, during, and after the games.DJ Chillout Party – Saturday evening
More details about the Saturday night party coming soon.
Merchandising
Ultimate Hockey Merchandise
Official Ultimate Hockey fan gear in collaboration with WARRIOR – from apparel to exclusive event items.HC Innsbruck Merchandise
Fans of the Innsbrucker Haie can also gear up with selected merchandise available on site.
Timeline
Friday, 10th April
6 GROUP STAGE GAMES
10:00 | HUN vs EST |
|---|---|
11:15 | GBR vs NED |
17:15 | EST vs GER |
18:30 | NED vs AUT |
19:45 | GER vs HUN |
21:00 | AUT vs GBR |
Saturday, 11th April
6 GROUP STAGE GAMES & DJ
10:00 | GER vs EST |
|---|---|
11:15 | AUT vs NED |
17:00 | EST vs HUN |
18:00 | NED vs GBR |
19:00 | HUN vs GER |
20:00 | GBR vs AUT |
21:00 | FEATURED GAME |
DJ Party in Trade Village |
Sunday, 12th April
6 FINAL GAMES 6 LIVE BAND
10:00 | PLACEMENT GAME |
|---|---|
16:00 | SEMIFINAL 1 |
17:00 | SEMIFINAL 2 |
18:15 | DJ ANTOINE |
19:45 | BRONZE GAME |
21:00 | GOLD GAME |
Participating Teams
National teams from across Europe compete in the tournament, representing both established hockey nations and emerging programs.
Estonia
Germany
Hungary
Austria
GREAT BRITAIN
Netherlands
Top international players from six nations
AUSTRIA
Team Austria is led by captain Joonatan Kyllönen and includes Cosmo Che Reichhalter, Kevin Wanger, Mark Andreas Mußbacher, Ricardo Helmut Bell, Benjamin Summer, Aaron Summer, Benjamin Kyllönen, Dominik Rauter, Jonas Josef Kofler, Laurin Wempe, Aaron Matt, and Alessandro Togni.
ESTONIA
Team Estonia is led by captain Vadim Vasjonkin and includes Conrad Mölder, Daniel Zuvela, Robert Arrak, Maksim Lovkov, Erik Nevolainen, Robert Ossipov, Erik Potsinok, Marek Potsinok, Nikita Puzakov, Dilan Savenkov, Niklas Sildre, Nikita Stepanov, and Rico-Marder Velja.
GERMANY
Team Germany is led by captain Moritz Wirth and includes Rihards Babulis, Christopher Kolarz, Lukas Ribarik, Sebastian Streu, Yannik Burghart, Justin Büsing, Ricardo Hendreschke, Justin Volek, Louis Brune, Daniel Schwaiger, and Roman Zap.
GREAT BRITAIN
Team Great Britain is led by captain John Curran and includes Alfie Blakeley, Daniel McGowan, Cameron Briere, Thomas Freel, Logan Neilson, Jonathan McBean, Liam Stenton, Kell Beattie, Kris Inglis, Patrick Larkin, Jacob Sacratini, Aren Francis, and Carter Hamill.
HUNGARY
Team Hungary is led by captain Bence Paterka and includes Levente Hegedus, Roland Farkas, David Csibi, Csongor Ambrus, Zsombor Doczi, Laszlo Farkas, Krisztian Franyo, Bence Haranghy, Alex Kovacs, Gergo Mihalik, Dominik Nagy, Gergely Rapos, Maxim Szabo Racz, and Natan Vertes.
NETHERLANDS
Team Netherlands is led by captain Guus van Nes and includes Danylo Douma, Martijn Oosterwijk, Didrik Bax-Kristiansen, Wesley de Bruijn, Jelle Kronenburg, Rens Aberson, Bartek Bison, Mike Collard, Jay Huisman, Tom Speel, Jaidy van Mourik, Lennart Vosmer, and Floris Vooren.
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