Release from 16.10.2022

Caps and Olimpija stop winning streaks of top teams

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The spusu Vienna Capitals were able to stop the winning streak of Steinbach Black Wings Linz in Sunday's round of the win2day ICE Hockey League. After five wins in a row, the Upper Austrians had to concede defeat in their home game against the Caps with 2:5. The run of leader Bozen was also ended. HK SZ Olimpija celebrated a 5:2 home win over HCB Südtirol Alperia.

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After a nine-day break, the spusu Vienna Capitals did not present themselves rusty at all in Linz. At the end of an even first period, Maxwell Zimmer put his team in front in the 20th minute. The assist on the opening goal came from Rafael Rotter, who was playing against his former team for the first time since returning to Vienna. In the second period, the Caps took full control of the match. Thomas Höneckl's workday was ended with three goals within twelve minutes. In his place came Leon Sommer, who promptly distinguished himself with a few saves on his debut. In the third period, the Steinbach Black Wings Linz were able to reduce the score, but it was not enough for a turnaround. The Caps finally prevailed 5:2. Jeremy Gregoire and James Sheppard in particular put their stamp on the game with a brace each.

Ljubljana with clear win against league leaders

HK SZ Olimpija became only the second team to upset HCB Südtirol Alperia this season. The Slovenians acted much more efficient especially at the end of the first period and gained a 2:0 lead. In addition to Joseph Gareffa, Rok Kapel also scored for the first time in this game, who has been showing off his assists so far this season. Kapel came out of the dressing room with a boost and added two more goals to make it 4-0. The Foxes were able to reduce the score in the final period, but could not turn the match around. Ljubljana eventually prevailed 5:2 and climbed to seventh place in the table. Despite the defeat, the Foxes' lead in the standings remained unchanged.

win2day ICE Hockey League | 16.10.2022:
Steinbach Black Wings Linz - spusu Vienna Capitals 2:5 (0:1,0:3,2:1)
Referees: HLAVATY, HRONSKY, Jedlicka, Konc.
Goals BWL: Haga (46.), Gaffal (60./PP1)
Goals VIC: Zimmer (20./PP1), Sheppard (21., 32.), Gregoire (24./PP1, 51.)

HK SZ Olimpija - HCB Südtirol Alperia 5:2 (2:0,2:0; 1:2)
Referees: RENCZ, STERNAT, Miklic, Vaczi.
Goals HKO: Garreffa (17.), Kapel (20.,23. 32.), Cepon (50.)
Goals HCB: McClure (44.), Thomas (55./PP2)