June is here, the days are getting longer, but the summer has been rather rainy in Salzburg so far. But while others are still hoping for better weather, the first EC Red Bull Salzburg pros are already back on the ice at the Red Bull Ice Hockey Academy. “Now we have the chance to work individually with each player,” explains Assistant Coach Daniel Petersson. “Official team training doesn't start until the beginning of August, but more and more players are gradually returning to get a feel for the ice and try out new equipment.” Petersson can explain why they are starting so early: “Due to the Olympic qualification, we lose two weeks in which the team cannot train together. However, as soon as the players are back from the national team, the Champions Hockey League starts. That presents us with a special challenge this year.”