How KAC and VSV start

First Carinthian derby at the end of September

While the ice hockey cracks are currently preparing for the summer, the ICE League has published the schedule for the coming season. The KAC kicks off on September 20 with a home game against champions Salzburg, while the Adler travel to Olympia Ljubljana. Before the first derby on September 29.

For the Red Jackets, the opener will be revenge for losing the final duel against Salzburg. They lost game seven at home to the Bulls in April - now they will meet again in the first round on September 20. Striking: In the first twelve rounds, Klagenfurt play eight times at home in the Heidi Horten Arena. The runners-up will then welcome Olimpija Ljubljana in the 2nd round, followed by a trip to Linz on September 24.

These are the derby dates for 2024/25

• September 29: KAC - VSV
• October 27: VSV - KAC
• January 8: KAC - VSV
• February 2: VSV - KAC

Start against "Ex"
VSV, meanwhile, kick off at Olimpija Ljubljana, who have upgraded thanks to investors - including the signing of ex-Villach players Robert Sabolic and Blaz Tomazevic. They will then host the Vienna Capitals - in round three, they will face the Grazer, who have strengthened their squad massively.

 In round five, the Adler then head to Klagenfurt for the first derby of the season. In the previous season, the Red Jackets won the derby 3:1.