Club Friendly· Season 2026
EHC Frauenfeld beat MyHockey League rivals EHC Dübendorf 3-2 in a pre-season friendly at Kunsteisbahn Frauenfeld, recovering from an opening-weekend defeat with a third-period push.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
The opening period ended goalless as both sides shook off early-season rust in the Swiss third-tier exhibition game. The second period saw both teams trade goals, leaving the score at 1-1 heading into the final frame. Frauenfeld outscored Dübendorf 2-1 in the third period to secure the victory in front of their home crowd.
Official period scores via the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation confirmed the 0-0, 1-1, 2-1 split, with Frauenfeld's third-period push proving decisive. Specific goal-scorer information was not available in the provider data at the time of writing.
The Turning Point
With the score tied at 1-1 through two periods, the third period became a test of conditioning and depth — typical of mid-August pre-season fixtures. Frauenfeld found a decisive edge, scoring twice to build a 3-1 lead before Dübendorf pulled one back. The home side's ability to raise their tempo after the second intermission was the difference.
Key Performers
Without official individual goal-scoring data from the provider payload, no specific player ratings are available. However, both goalkeepers appeared to have strong opening periods before the offence took over in the final two frames.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The 3-2 scoreline is consistent with this fixture's historical pattern. All 11 previous H2H meetings dating back to 2022 have gone over 2.5 goals (100%), and both teams have scored in 10 of those 11 (91%). Average goals per meeting stands at 5.45, so Wednesday's 5-goal contest sits right at the mean. Frauenfeld now have 5 wins from 12 H2H encounters (Dübendorf hold 7), narrowing the gap slightly.
Frauenfeld's previous pre-season outing ended in a 4-2 loss at EHC Winterthur on 15 August, while Dübendorf lost 4-1 at home to EHC Wetzikon on the same day. Both teams used this fixture to test systems ahead of the MyHockey League regular season, which begins on 19 September 2026.
What It Means
The result gives Frauenfeld their first pre-season win of the 2026-27 campaign after a 4-2 loss at Winterthur on 15 August. Dübendorf, who lost their opening friendly 4-1 to Wetzikon on 15 August, remain winless in pre-season. Both teams continue their preparation schedules: Dübendorf host GCK Lions U21 on 21 August, while Frauenfeld travel to EHC Seewen on 26 August.
The MyHockey League regular season — Switzerland's highest amateur tier — tips off on 19 September 2026.
Verdict
A standard mid-August friendly between two evenly-matched MyHockey League sides. Frauenfeld's third-period edge decided a tight contest, giving them a confidence boost ahead of the season opener. Dübendorf will look to their next friendly against GCK Lions for a first pre-season win.
Rivalry since 2022
EHC Frauenfeld vs Dubendorf Head to Head Results· 11
EHC Frauenfeld and Dubendorf have met 11 times — EHC Frauenfeld won 4, Dubendorf won 7, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Dubendorf leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 60 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.45 per match (29 for the home side, 31 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (91%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–4 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 20 Aug 2026