Release from 16.12.2023

Efficient Asiago beats Innsbruck

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Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey recorded a 7-4 home win over HC TIWAG Innsbruck - Die Haie in the supplementary game of the 11th round, as the Italians were extremely efficient, scoring six goals from their first 14 shots on goal. It was Asiago's ninth win of the season, further reducing the gap to a pre-playoff spot.

The regular season in the win2day ICE Hockey League continues on Wednesday, with four games of the 30th round scheduled starting at 7:15 pm.

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Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey featured new signing Emil Oksanen for the first time in the supplementary game against HC TIWAG Innsbruck - Die Haie, after the game was postponed in the 11th round due to Innsbruck's activities in the Champions Hockey League, and he was called up in the third line. From this line, Michele Stevan scored the opening goal for the home side in the 11th minute, which was doubled shortly afterwards with a magnificent solo effort from Matteo Gennaro (14.), who scored his 10th goal of the season. Innsbruck continued to dominate the game, however, and Nick Albano (20.) scored a well-deserved equalizer just one second before the break.

Asiago went one better shortly after the restart: Bryce Misely (22./PP1) scored on the first powerplay of the game and the Italians continued to be efficient. Michele Marchetti (32.), Allan McShane (38./PP1) and Randy Gazzola (39./PP1) scored. The home side only needed 14 shots on goal for their first six goals. In the first two periods, they were flawless in the overtime game. An interim goal from Gordon Green (33./PP1) kept the Tyroleans within striking distance.

In the final period, then with Markus Gratzer in goal instead of Evan Buitenhuis, who conceded six goals for the first time this season, the "Haie" fought their way back, but they were unable to score the decisive goal to open up the game again in the final period and Asiago skillfully defended their advantage.

win2day ICE Hockey League | 16.12.2023 | Results:
Migross Supermercati Asiago – HC TIWAG Innsbruck - Die Haie 7:4 (2:1, 4:1, 1:2)
Referees: NIKOLIC M., STERNAT, Pardatscher, Puffer. | Spectators: 1.969
Goals ASH: Stevan (11.), Gennaro (14.), Misley (22./PP1), Marchetti (32.), McShane (38./PP1), Gazzola (39./PP1), Finoro (59./EN)
Goals HCI: Albano (20.), Green (33./PP1), Roy (45.), Peeters (58.)