Overview

• Berlin beat Storhamar 3:0 in Norway to open the Champions Hockey League, with goals from Leo Pföderl, Mitch Reinke and Korbinian Geibel.
• Coach Serge Aubin said the team is ready and wants to progress further in Europe than last season's quarterfinal exit.
• Captain Kai Wissmann is sidelined for months, forcing Berlin to redistribute leadership and defensive responsibilities.
• The next fixtures are at EC KAC Klagenfurt on August 30, then home games against Lukko Rauma on September 5 and Grenoble on September 7 before the DEL opener.
• German peers had a mixed start, as ERC Ingolstadt lost 1:3 to Ilves Tampere and Fischtown Pinguins open on Friday at title-holder ZSC Lions in Zurich.