Ambrì-Piotta claimed a 3:1 victory over Schwenningen in a club friendly match played on 28 August 2026. The Swiss side showed signs of recovery after a difficult start to their preparations, while the German visitors had built confidence from a string of March victories. To be fair, the result reflected the one-sided nature of the contest rather than anything extraordinary on the ice.
Ambrì-Piotta arrived in poor form, having lost their last two outings — a 6:3 defeat to Lanna Tigers and a 4:2 loss to Visp. Before that, they had beaten Ticino Rockets 2:1 and dispatched Ajoie in consecutive matches. By then they were looking for something to shift the momentum, and this friendly provided the opportunity.
Schwenningen came into the match on a high, having won five straight games in March. They had beaten Cologne on four occasions, including a 2:1, 4:2, 4:2 and 1:0 sequence, before closing that run with a 3:2 win over Grizzlies Wolfsburg. The visitors carried that confidence across the border, though the scoreline told a different story.
The three goals for Ambrì-Piotta suggested they had found their rhythm by the final period. Schwenningen managed only a solitary response, which is one mistake ends it when you are chasing the game. The hosts held on grimly to preserve their lead, showing the kind of resilience that comes from knowing they needed this result.
The victory gives Ambrì-Piotta something to build on before their competitive season begins. Schwenningen will take the positive from their winning streak but will need to address the defensive lapses that cost them. And here's the thing — friendlies rarely tell the full story, but patterns emerge.