ICE: Black Wings Linz wins in coaching debut, EC Salzburg defeats Hydro Fehervar
Black Wings Linz defeat leaders Ljubljana in Raimo Summanen’s debut as coach, Salzburg wins in Fehervar after catching up. The KAC prolonged the negative series of the Dornbirn Bulldogs and the Graz99ers stopped the successful run of the Pustertal wolves.
Five games are on the program in the ICE Hockey League on Friday. The Black Wings Linz succeeded in breaking free when head coach Raimo Summanen made his debut. The bottom of the table defeated leaders Olimpija Ljubljana 5-1 at home. Although the Slovenes take the lead through music (8th), Kristler (14th) can still equalize in the first third. In the second section, the Black Wings proved their efficiency. Romig (22nd), Kristler (26th) and newcomer Smith (28th) make the preliminary decision. In the final third, Dzernis (45th) meets for unleashed Linzers.
Salzburg wins after catching up, KAC wins in Dornbirn
In the duel between third and second, EC Salzburg celebrated a 4: 3 away win after a penalty shootout at Hydro Fehervar. The Hungarians start the game perfectly. Erdely (8th), Petan (15th) and Nemeth (16th) ensure a comfortable lead in the first third. Salzburg equalized the result with Nissner (22nd), Thaler (23rd) and Loney (47th, PP). After a goalless overtime, Järvinen makes the decision in the shootout.
The Dornbirn Bulldogs suffered their eleventh defeat in a row against the KAC. The Bulldogs sniff at victory for a long time. After Klagenfurt’s early 2-0 lead by Haudum (3rd) and Stefan Geier (4th), Vandane (21st, 27th) brings Dornbirn back into play. There is no further hit in regular time. In overtime, Martin Schmuning gets the game winner for the KAC (63rd).
Graz stops the Pustertal series
The Graz99ers inflict their first defeat on HC Pustertal under head coach Raimo Helminen. Graz won 2-0 with goals from Boivin (43rd) and Oberkofler (55th, PP). The wolves have won the first three games under their neo-coach. There is nothing to get for the South Tyroleans in Graz. 99ers goalie Niklas Lundström celebrates a shutout. The shot balance of 53:28 speaks a clear language.
The game between HC Znojmo and the Innsbrucker Haien had to be postponed due to several corona cases in the Innsbruck camp. It was the third game in a row for Innsbruck that could not take place. In the PULS 24 live game, the VSV defeated the Vienna Capitals 3-1.