Orli Znojmo make their CHL debut, and while they're used to playing the Red Bulls of Salzburg in the EBEL tonight they face those of the Munich kind. The Bavarians lost their tournament opener in Fribourg, meaning that road points in the Czech Republic would be more than useful.

Jan Lattner, of Orli Znojmo defenceman looked ahead to the game, saying "Red Bull have many Canadians in their lineup, so I think that their style of play will be similar to Salzburg or Linz. It is going to be a big test for us as the Munich team will definitely punish our mistakes if we make them. We have to play well defensively and be respectful, but we will enter the ice with the goal of winning the game."

Reflecting on their loss in Fribourg, Munich Head Coach Don Jackson said "We deserved more from the game. Their goalie played excellently which was ultimately the different and you have to credit him for that." Continuing about tonight's game, he added: I know Orli Znojmo from the EBEL as a hardworking team with talented players. We will have to show our best hockey early in the season to make the next round."