Bozen got back the lead in the final-series

Captain Alexander Egger gave his team an early lead. Bozens defenseman netted the 1:0 with a covert shot from the distance after just 24 seconds. EC Red Bull Salzburg responded quickly: John Hughes netted the 1:1 90 seconds later. Salzburgs Topscorer surprised goalie Pekka Tuokkola with a shot from a very sharp angel (3.). The game continued offensively. Michael Halmo was stopped by goalie Bernhard Starkbaum in minute 13. Besides the "Foxes" could not take advantage from a Power Play (13.). Michael Schiechl had the best chance for the Austrians, but he just hit the crossbar in minute 18. The Red Bulls failed to take advantage from a 5-on-3-Power Play as well.
The game continued with chances for each team in period 2: Finally, Robin Gartner potted the 2:1 for the Foxes from the distance. The Mozart Citizens responded by applying pressure on their opponent. In minute 36, Alexander Pallestrang netted the 2:2. The Italians responded quickly, Alexander Petan netted the 3:2 38 seconds later.
The game got chippy in period 3. While the Red Bulls just hit the post and could not score from another Power Play, Travis Oleksuk decided the game with a covert shot from the distance in minute 56. Final game 4 follows in Bozen on Friday (20:20). The Foxes are leading in the best of seven series 2:1.

Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, final 3 (best of seven):
Thu, 12.04.2018: HCB Südtirol Alperia – Red Bull Salzburg 4:2 (1:1 – 2:1 –1:0)
Referees: LEMELIN, K. NIKOLIC; spectators: 6700
best-of-seven-series, RBS - HCB: 1:2
Goals: 00:24 Alexander Egger (1:0) – 02:06 John Hughes – 32:50 PP1 Robin Gartner (2:1) – 35:10 Alexander Pallestrang (2:2) – 35:48 Alex Petan (3:2) – 55:32 Travis Oleksuk (4:2).