Tailwind for the derby on Friday: Hannover Scorpions win 6: 4 in Herford
The Hannover Scorpions won 6: 4 (2: 2, 2: 1, 2: 1) in the ice hockey league at Herford EV. At first, they were caught off guard. Because after 29 seconds the hosts lead through Rustams Begovs 1-0. Five minutes later, Ralf Rinke increased.
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But the Scorpions also managed a quick answer, Tyler Gron shortened to 2: 1 just 26 seconds later. Thomas Supis (14th minute) managed to equalize in the power play with twice the majority.
In the middle third, the guests went ahead for the first time: Victor Knaub (23rd) scored to 3: 2 from their point of view, Julian Airich (28th) scored the 4: 2. Begovs (37th) brought Herford back on. In the final third, Patrick Klöpper built on his strong form of the New Year, like on Sunday in the 5-2 win against Rostock, he scored twice (50th, 55th). Dennis König (51.) meanwhile reduced the game to 4: 5.
Support from the front runner
With the victory, the Scorpions moved up to second place in the northern relay – past the Tilburg Trappers, who clearly scored 1: 5 on the front runner Saale Bulls Halle on their own ice. However, the Dutch are allowed to play two more games than the Wedemärker, who are three points ahead of them.
The Hanover Indians were free of play on Tuesday evening. The Icefighters Leipzig canceled the encounter at the horse tower as a precaution – which was correct in retrospect, the Saxons reported the confirmation of positive players in the afternoon. On Friday, the Indians in Mellendorf will face the derby against the Scorpions.