Slovan opened the 2012–13 season with a home game against Ukrainian HC Donbass on 6 September 2012, losing 2–4 in front of a capacity crowd.

The first win was achieved 4 days later by defeating Spartak Moscow 2–1 after shootout.

During the NHL lockout between September 2012 and January 2013, two defenders Ľubomír Višňovský and Andrej Sekera enhanced the team.

[2] In the first play-off round Slovan played against Dynamo Moscow and lost all four matches.

[1] Pre-season took part in July, August and September with 2 friendly matches and participating European Trophy.