Austrian “Zukunftsdamenteam” Concludes Season in Klagenfurt
The Austrian Ice Hockey Association (ÖEHV) has announced that the “Zukunftsdamenteam”—the developmental “Future Women’s Team”—has officially concluded its current season in Klagenfurt. The announcement, released on April 15, 2026, marks the end of the team’s recent competitive cycle in the Carinthia region.
While the Österr. Eishockeyverband (ÖEHV) provided a brief update regarding the season’s end, the conclusion of the Zukunftsdamenteam’s activities in Klagenfurt comes at a time of high activity for Austrian ice hockey across multiple divisions.
Broader ÖEHV National Team Activity
The end of the women’s developmental season coincides with an intensive preparation phase for Austria’s primary national teams. The Men’s A-National team is currently in the midst of its World Championship (WM) preparations, with a series of high-profile matchups scheduled throughout the remainder of April.
Immediate upcoming fixtures for the A-National team include a game against Italy in Feldkirch on April 16, 2026, and a significant home game against the Czech Republic in Vienna on April 23, 2026. Following the Vienna matchup, the team will travel to Jihlava for a return game against the Czechs on April 24, 2026, before concluding the preparation series against Germany in Zell am See on April 30, 2026.
National Military Night and Promotional Events
As part of the build-up to the April 23 game in Vienna, the ÖEHV has designated the event as “National Military Night.” This themed evening is expected to feature unique outfits, specialized entertainment, and a specific framework program to accompany the match between Austria and the Czech Republic.
Youth and Developmental Milestones
Beyond the senior and women’s developmental levels, Austria’s youth programs are seeing significant activity. The U18 National Team is scheduled to compete in the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship, Division I, Group B, held in Tallinn. Their schedule includes matches against Italy on April 25, France on April 26, Estonia on April 28, and South Korea on April 30, 2026.
the U16 Men’s team recently completed a tournament on April 12, 2026, securing a second-place finish following a 5-0 victory over Italy. In the professional sphere, the association also noted the NHL debut of David Reinbacher on April 12, 2026, highlighting the ongoing progression of Austrian talent into the world’s premier hockey league.
Key Upcoming ÖEHV Schedule
| Date | Team | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | A-National Team | Italy | Feldkirch |
| April 22 | U18 National Team | U21 Fehervar Hockey Academy 19 | St. Pölten |
| April 23 | A-National Team | Czech Republic | Vienna |
| April 24 | A-National Team | Czech Republic | Jihlava |
| April 30 | A-National Team | Germany | Zell am See |
The next confirmed checkpoint for the association is the A-National team’s game against Italy in Feldkirch on April 16, 2026.
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