Release from 15.10.2026
Six games are on the schedule for Friday's 11th round of the win2day ICE Hockey League. The spotlight falls on EC Red Bull Salzburg hosting the second-place Steinbach Black Wings Linz, who enter the matchup riding a five-game winning streak. League leaders HCB Südtirol Alperia travel to in-form Olimpija Ljubljana. The showdown in the Slovenian capital will be broadcast live on DAZN-IT (available in Italy only). Meanwhile, EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV host defending champions Moser Medical Graz99ers, while EC-KAC take on the Vienna Capitals. Two more games follow on Saturday, including another appearance by the Pioneers Vorarlberg.
Black Wings Look to Extend Winning Streak in Salzburg
Riding a five-game winning streak, the Steinbach Black Wings Linz head to EC Red Bull Salzburg sitting second in the standings. Linz have collected 21 points, level with league leaders Bolzano, who have played one game fewer. Brady Shaw has been particularly impressive, recording 15 points so far this season. Salzburg, meanwhile, sit ninth with 13 points after suffering a 5-3 loss to EC-KAC in their most recent league outing. However, the Red Bulls have won their last ten home games against Linz. Salzburg have also strengthened their offense with the signing of Ty Rattie, although the new addition is unlikely to make his debut on Friday.
League Leaders Bolzano Face In-Form Ljubljana
Another high-profile matchup takes place at Hala Tivoli, where fourth-place Olimpija Ljubljana host league-leading HCB Südtirol Alperia. The Foxes remain unbeaten in regulation through nine games and most recently secured a 4-3 overtime victory against Milano Hockey Club. Ljubljana, meanwhile, have won three straight games and continue to impress offensively. Joshua Lawrence and Marly Quince lead the team's scoring with 15 points each. The matchup also carries added significance following last season's playoffs, when Ljubljana eliminated Bolzano in the quarterfinals, winning the series 4-1. The game will be broadcast live on DAZN-IT (available in Italy only).
VSV Host Defending Champions Graz
EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV welcome the defending champion Moser Medical Graz99ers to Villach, with just one point separating the two teams in the standings. VSV are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to Innsbruck after previously defeating Bolzano in overtime. Graz arrive following a 6-3 road win over Storhamar in the Champions Hockey League, although the visitors have had little time to recover. The 99ers have won their last four road games in Villach. VSV goaltender Joe Cannata has impressed with a .928 save percentage, while Nick Swaney leads Graz in scoring with 15 points.
EC-KAC and Capitals Battle for Valuable Points
Third-place EC-KAC host the seventh-place Vienna Capitals in another important matchup. After dropping three straight games, Klagenfurt have bounced back with two consecutive wins and sit on 20 points through ten games. Vienna enter the contest following a 3-2 home victory over Pustertal. Captain Linden Vey leads the Capitals with 14 points, closely followed by Jakob Lilja and Jérémy Grégoire. Vienna boast the league's most effective power play, converting at an impressive 45.45 percent. EC-KAC, meanwhile, lead the league in penalty killing at 86.67 percent. In last season's regular-season finale, the Capitals ended a 12-game losing streak against EC-KAC.
Pustertal Aim to Continue Dominance Against Innsbruck
HC Falkensteiner Pustertal host HC TIWAG Innsbruck in the teams' first meeting of the season. Pustertal will be looking to get back in the win column after a challenging stretch on the road. Innsbruck, meanwhile, have shown improved form recently, recording victories against Milano and Villach. Recent head-to-head history strongly favors Pustertal, who have won the last nine meetings between the two clubs. Last season, the Wolves swept all four games against the Sharks, scoring a combined 28 goals.
Pioneers Begin Road Doubleheader in Budapest
The Pioneers Vorarlberg face two road games in approximately 24 hours, beginning with Friday's matchup against FTC-Telekom Budapest. The Hungarian side sit 13th with ten points and won all four meetings with Vorarlberg last season. FTC have been particularly dangerous on the man advantage, ranking second in the league with a power-play efficiency above 32 percent. The Pioneers are still searching for their first win of the season and will be without Roni Allén and Ville Immonen. Latvian newcomers Kristaps Skrastiņš and Arvils Bergmanis could make their debuts.
Two More Games Scheduled for Saturday
Saturday's action sees Milano Hockey Club host Hydro Fehérvár AV19, while the Vienna Capitals welcome the Pioneers Vorarlberg. For Vienna and Vorarlberg, it will be their second game in just 24 hours. The Capitals will look to build on their recent strong home performances, while the Pioneers continue their pursuit of a first victory. The two teams split their four head-to-head meetings last season, with two wins apiece.
win2day ICE Hockey League
Friday, October 16, 2026
18:30: FTC-Telekom Budapest vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg
Referees: GEBEI, ZRNIC, Konc, Kovacs
19:15: EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
Referees: NIKOLIC M., SCHAUER, Jedlicka, Strimitzer
19:15: EC-KAC vs. Vienna Capitals
Referees: HLAVATY, HUBER, Seewald J., Zacherl
19:15: EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. Steinbach Black Wings Linz
Referees: HOLZER, STERNAT, Jeram, Zgonc
19:15: Olimpija Ljubljana vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia
Referees: KAINBERGER, OFNER, Puff, Sabian
19:45: HC Falkensteiner Pustertal vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck
Referees: NIKOLIC, RIVIS, Fleischmann, Pardatscher
Saturday, October 17, 2026
17:00: Milano Hockey Club vs. Hydro Fehérvár AV19
Referees: NIKOLIC M., HUBER, Tschekachev, Zacherl
19:15: Vienna Capitals vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg
Referees: FICHTNER, SMETANA, Kovacs, Muzsik
All games LIVE on Sporteurope.tv. Friday's matchup between Olimpija Ljubljana and HCB Südtirol Alperia will also be broadcast LIVE on DAZN-IT (available in Italy only).