Kusnacht vs Seewen

Seewen broke the deadlock in the second period with two unanswered goals, taking a 2-0 lead into the second intermission. KSC responded with a goaltending change, replacing Stucki with Nick Imhof for the third period — a switch the club's social media described as the moment the home side looked to reset.

The third period opened up dramatically. Seewen poured in four more goals to stretch the lead to 6-0. KSC pulled one back to avoid a shutout, making the final score 6-1 (period scores: 0-0, 0-2, 1-4), but the gap in class was clear.

The second-period goals were the decisive blow. After a competitive first period where KSC created their own chances — "Im Mitteldrittel setzte der KSC selber Nadelstiche" (KSC created their own scoring opportunities in the middle period), the club noted — Seewen's superior finishing told. The two quick strikes before the break forced KSC into the goalie switch and gave the visitors control they never relinquished.

Seewen's forward unit was the difference, with multiple goal-scorers across all three lines in a display of depth that underlined their status as reigning MyHockey League Swiss champions. No individual goalscorers or minute marks were published by either club at the time of writing.

For KSC, captain Ivan Leuppi led by example, while substitute goalkeeper Nick Imhof faced a difficult task entering at 2-0 down against a side that had found its rhythm. The home team's best spell came in the middle of the second period before Seewen's first goal.

The 6-1 scoreline reflects a chasm in finishing efficiency more than territorial dominance. KSC held their own in the first period — the 0-0 score after 20 minutes is evidence of that — but Seewen's breakthrough came swiftly once they found their range. The four-goal third period suggests the visitors' fitness and depth told as the game wore on, especially under the demanding conditions inside the hall. KSC's single goal at least prevented a whitewash and gave the home crowd something to cheer.

This was the first of five pre-season friendlies for KSC ahead of the 2026/27 season (their next is away to Argovia Stars on 22 August). For Seewen, the two-time Swiss MyHockey League champions, this was a statement start to preparations — a reminder of the quality that carried them to recent silverware. KSC's next pre-season outing is scheduled for 22 August against Argovia Stars; Seewen continue their own build-up with further fixtures listed by the club on their official website.

A professional, clinical performance from Seewen against a lower-division partner club that competed well in stretches but could not match the champions' firepower. For KSC, lessons in game management and finishing quality — understandable for the first pre-season run-out.