Release from 15.09.2018
Three facts prior round 2:
>The Erste Bank Eishockey Liga season 2018/19 will continue with five games in Austria on Sunday (17:30). There will be fights for points in Dornbirn, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Villach and Vienna.
>Vice-Champion EC Red Bull Salzburg and Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia will face each other in a re-match of the 2018 finals in the Mozart City on Sunday. The game is broadcasted live on www.servushockeynight.com.
>Fehervar AV19 will start the second game day as the Leader. HC Orli Znojmo and EC-KAC are not in action on Sunday. The match between the „Red Eagles“ and Klagenfurt will be played in Znojmo on Tuesday, October 9th 2018.
Sun, 16.09.2018: Dornbirn Bulldogs – EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz (17:30)
Referees: BERNEKER, K. NIKOLIC, Schauer, Tschrepitsch
>Dornbirn Bulldogs will welcome EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz in their home-opener on Sunday. Each team had to play an Overtime in round 1. The Vorarlberger won in Innsbruck (4:3 after Overtime), while the Upper Austrians were defeated by the Vienna Capitals at home (2:3 after Shoot Out).
>The Dornbirn Bulldogs played very effectiv in round 1. Brodie Reid and Company netted four goals out of 17 shots on goal, earning the best scoring-efficiency (23,53%). The Upper Austrians scored just two goals from 33 shots on goal, earning the worst scoring efficiency (6,06%).
>While the imports - Radek Cip, Brodie Dupont, Brodie Reid and Scott Timmins - have potted all four goals for the Dornbirn Bulldogs so far, only Austrian players - Captain Brian Lebler and Andreas Kristler - netted a goal for the Black Wings.
>The Upper Austrians have won two straight meetings with the Dornbirn Bulldogs 5:2.
>Joel Broda, who was one of the key-players in Linz during the past two seasons, is a Bulldog since this season.
Quotes:
Dave MacQueen, Head Coach Dornbirn Bulldogs: „We had a great start, we have to continue this way.“
Brian Lebler, Neo-Captain EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz: „The new arrivals fit well to the team. We have to work on our precision in the game. It means a lot to me beeing the new Captain of the Black Wings.”
Sun, 16.09.2018: HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ – Moser Medical Graz99ers (17:30)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, STERNAT, Bärnthaler, Sparer.
>HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ and Moser Medical Graz99ers will be in a fight for their first win on Sunday. Each team has been defeated in round 1. The Sharks lost against the Dornbirn Bulldogs in the west-derby (3:4 after Overtime) and the Styrians were defeated in Bozen (2:4).
>The last seven meetings have been won by the home-team. The 99ers have earned their last win in Innsbruck on February 7th 2016 or 951 days ago.
>Mario Lamoureux, who went from Graz to Innsbruck during this summer, will face his former team-mates.
>The imports have been responsable for scoring so far: Andrew Clark (2) and Captain Tyler Spurgeon have been successful for the Tyroleans, while Matt Garbowsky and Colton Yellow Horn netted one for the 99ers so far.
>Innsbruck has convinced in Power Play and Penalty Killing so far: The Sharks scored one goal out of one Power Play. Besides, the Tyroleans have not allowed a goal out of four shorthanded situation so far (PP%: 100, PK%: 100).
Quotes:
Rob Pallin, Head Coach HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“: „We have to continue working and to step on the gas!“
Travis Oleksuk, forward Moser Medical Graz99ers: „We had our chances in Bozen. Now, we try to get the three points in Innsbruck!“
Sun, 16.09.2018: EC Red Bull Salzburg – HCB Südtirol Alperia (17:30, www.servushockeynight.com live)
Referees: PIRAGIC, SMETANA, Gatol, Zgonc.
> Vice-Champion EC Red Bull Salzburg and Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia will face each other in a re-match of the 2018 finals in the Mozart City on Sunday. The game is broadcasted live on www.servushockeynight.com.
>Each team has already convinced in the Champions Hockey League this season and is close to qualify for the Playoffs as well.
>The two teams had a different start into the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga: While Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia won their opener against Moser Medical Graz99ers (4:2), Vice-Champion EC Red Bull Salzburg has been defeated by EC-KAC at home (2:4).
>Bozen’s Brett Findlay (1G/3A) and Michael Blunden (1G/2A) are leading the scoring statistic in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga after round 1.
>EC Red Bull Salzburg had problems to score in round 1: The Mozart Citizens had 33 shots on goal, but they scored just two goals (scoring-efficiency: 6,06%). The Foxes showed another face so far: The Champion netted four goals from 18 shots on goal (scoring-efficiency: 22.22%).
Quotes:
Greg Poss, Head Coach EC Red Bull Salzburg: „Mentally we have to prepare better for Bolzano, the team has to be ready from the beginning. We can play much better than we showed against Klagenfurt, which affects almost all areas of the game.”
„Games against EC Red Bull Salzburg are always special and a challenge“, was to hear from Bozen.
Sun, 16.09.2018: Vienna Capitals – Fehervar AV19 (17:30)
Referees: BALUSKA, KINCSES, Nagy, Nemeth.
>Fehervar AV19 travels as the first leader of the 2018/19-season to Vienna on Sunday.
>Each club has earned a win in round 1: Fehervar AV19 has been successful against KHL Medvescak Zagreb (5:2), the Vienna Capitals won in Linz 3:2/SO.
>An offensive game is expected. Each team was on fire so far: The Vienna Capitals had mosts shots on goal in round 1 (48), Fehervar AV19 scored most goals (5).
>The Vienna Capitals have won two straight meetings with Fehervar AV19, netting five goals.
>Fehervar AV19 has convinced in Power Play so far: The Hungarians scored one goal out of one Power Play (PP%: 100,0). On the other hand, the Vienna Capitals have not allowed a goal from six shorthanded situations in round 1 (PK%: 100,0).
Quotes:
Dave Cameron, Headcoach Vienna Capitals: „Fehervar is a dangerous team, they have shown this in the first round. We have to do the little things right.“
Hannu Järvenpää, Headcoach Fehervar AV19: „It is obvious that we will face a very strong opponent. We have to be smart and humble on the ice. I do believe that we have a chance on Sunday against Vienna.“
Sun, 16.09.2018: EC Panaceo VSV – KHL Medvescak Zagreb (17:30)
Referees: DURCHNER, GRUBER, Kontschieder, Nothegger.
>EC Panaceo VSV welcomes bottom club KHL Medvescak Zagreb on Sunday. The two clubs have already meet each other in the Pre Season. The Eagles have won the friendly game in Bled (3:2/OT).
>KHL Medvescak Zagreb allowed most goals (five) in the first round. The Croatians have been defeated in Szekesfehervar (2:5) and are on the bottom of the table. EC Panaceo VSV beat HC Orli Znojmo in the eagles-clash on Friday (4:3 after Overtime).
>MacGregor Sharp had a perfect debut for EC Panaceo VSV, scoring two goals. Besides, the youngsters Kromp and Maxa were successful in round 1 for Villach. Olden and Hardy netted Medvescak’s goals so far.
>Villach and Zagreb had problems playing shorthanded in the first round: The Carinthians allowed two goals out of four shorthanded situations (PK%: 50,0). The Bears payed once shorthanded and were punished quickly (PK%: 0,0).
>The Bears will travel with good memories to Villach. KHL Medvescak Zagreb has been successful in three consecutive meetings with EC Panaceo VSV in the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga.
Quotes:
Felix Maxa, youngster EC Panaceo VSV: "We are expecting a similar game on Sunday: Zagreb is playing aggressiv. We have already faced them once in the Pre Season. Little things will decide the game.“
Aaron Fox, Head Coach KHL Medvescak Zagreb: „I expect a very difficult game in Villach as well. We have to learn from the game in Szekesfehervar and we have to be ready for the battle right from the very first minute. Forty minutes of good hockey is not enough."