Release from 17.05.2022

Austria with historic win against Czech Republic

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Austria recorded a 2:1 shootout win against the top team from the Czech Republic on Tuesday and was able to celebrate its first victory at the World Championship. Steinbach Black Wings Linz crack Brian Lebler put the Red-White-Red into overtime just seconds before the supposed end. In the Penaltyshootout finally ICE-MVP Peter Schneider of EC Red Bull Salzburg provides the decision. Bernhard Starkbaum defused all shots in the penalty shootout. Italy, on the other hand, had to admit defeat to Denmark by a narrow margin of 1:2.

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After the remarkable point win of the Austrian men's ice hockey national team, the red-white-red cracks delivered the sensation: Austria celebrated a 2:1 victory against the Czech Republic after penalty shootout. For the Eagles, this was not only the first win at this World Championship, but also the first ever victory against the top team from the Czech Republic. After three World Cup games, head coach Roger Bader's team is already on three points and is even within striking distance of the quarterfinal spots.

The Austrian national team had to accept the 0:1 deficit against the favored team from the Czech Republic in the 18th minute. However, the red-white-red cracks remained compact in the defense and also created good opportunities in the offense. spusu Vienna Capitals goalkeeper Bernhard Starkbaum impressed with several top saves and kept his team in the game throughout the second period. Also in the final period the Austrians remained patient and kept their nerves. When Roger Bader took goalie Starkbaum off the ice for the final minute, Steinbach Black Wings Linz forward Brian Lebler managed to equalize. Austria presented itself on par with the Czechs in overtime and clearly showed its will for the extra point. After a goalless overtime Bernhard Starkbaum shone in the penalty shootout and did not allow a single goal of last year's quarterfinalist. win2day ICE Hockey League MVP Peter Schneider provided the decision with the only goal of the shootout.



Italy narrowly defeated by Denmark

Italy had to admit defeat against Denmark narrowly with 1:2. The FISG selection had to accept an early deficit before Hydro Fehérvár AV19 crack provided the equalizer in the middle period. In the final period, former Dornbirn Bulldogs player Mathias Bau Hansen then ensured the decision and sealed the third defeat for the Italians.