The Hungarian away double awaits the Pioneers Vorarlberg this weekend. On Saturday the opponent is Hydro Fehervar AV 19, on Sunday the Nygard cracks will duel for the first time with league newcomer FTC-Telekom.
Korecky and Aron Summer are out
As reported, the Pioneers responded to Ivan Korecky’s injury with a defensive signing. Finnish defender Aatu Aarnio joins the team on loan. Aarnio brings experience and stability to the defense and will provide the team with the relief it needs, especially in this demanding double appearance. His presence should help strengthen the defense and support goalkeepers David Madlener and Alex Caffi. Head coach Johannes Nygard will not only have to do without Korecky in the coming weeks, Aron Summer will also be missing for a few weeks due to an upper body injury.
Fehervar and Ferencvaros are adjacent in the table
Fehervar and FTC-Telekom are table neighbors in the win2day ICE Hockey League after seven games. Head coach David Kiss’s experienced team recently won 4-2 at VSV and is in ninth place with ten points. The league newcomer from Budapest ranks directly behind with seven points, most recently suffering a narrow 2:3 defeat against KAC.
“Last week was a step in the right direction for us”
PIV head coach Johannes Nygard before the two upcoming games in Hungary: “Last week was a step in the right direction for us, even though we only got one point against Graz. We have the feeling that we have improved.” Looking at the Hungary double, the Finnish man in charge continued: “We continue to focus on ourselves and want to continue to improve.”
Hydro Fehervar AV 19 – Pioneers Vorarlberg
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Alba Arena Székesfehérvár
FTC Telekom – Pioneers Vorarlberg
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m., Tuskecsarnok Budapest
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