Bolzano and Asiago win, Val Pusteria falls at home against Salzburg – OA Sport
Sunday of great importance regarding the ICE Hockey League 2023. The three Italian teams were on the ice and recorded the success of Bolzano at home against Fehervar, while Asiago cleared Vienna in overtime, finally Val Pusteria capitulated at home against Red Bull Salzburg. So let’s get to know in detail what happened on the evening of IHL.
HCB South Tyrol Alperia-AV19 Fehervar 3-1: the hosts immediately set the record straight and took the lead after 8:27 with Hults served by Thomas. At the beginning of the second period comes the doubling with Miceli, then also the 3-0 with Gazley. In the final (56:01) Vertes shortens the distance for the Hungarians, but it’s too late now.
Hockey Val Pusteria-Red Bull Salzburg 1-2: after a first period ended 0-0, it was the Austrians who unlocked the score at 24:30 with Nissner who scored with an assist from Loney. The Wolves evened the score with Andergassen at 42:48, but Salzburg immediately took the lead with Thaler at 46:34 and achieved success.
Vienna-Asiago Hockey 5-6 after extra time: fireworks match in the Austrian capital, in front of 4,050 spectators. 101 seconds go by and the Capitals immediately take advantage with Wall, but Asiago evens the score at 5:13 with Moncada, then takes the lead with McShaner at 12:32. In the second period Vienna returns to a draw with Gregoire’s 2-2, before Simpson at 25:18 brings Asiago back ahead. The challenge is incredible and Zimmer signs the 3-3 for Vienna at 34:44. 65 seconds go by and the guests lead again with Moncada, so Gazzola extends to 5-3 at 37:15. The third time is reached and Vienna first closes with Kainz at 53:38, then impacts with Wall at 58:36. The challenge goes into overtime and Finoro decides the match at 63:12 for a very important victory.
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ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS 2023
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