Release from 24.09.2018
Tue, 25.09.2018, 19:30: EHC Alge Elastic Lustenau – Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan
Referees: RUETZ, STRASSER, Martin, Rinker.
With EHC Alge Elastic Lustenau and Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan the two best offensive teams will be in a fight for points on Tuesday. The Vorarlberger have already scored 19 goals out of three games, the Broncos have netted 15 goals so far. Each team has the chance to earn the top-position as well: While the Lions would need three points to move up on the top of the League, the Italians need just one point to climb to the top. In two straight meetings the home-team has earned the win.
Wed, 26.09.2018, 19:15: HK SZ Olimpija – EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Referees: LEGA, PAHOR, N. Basso, Snoj.
HK SZ Olimpija will welcome EK Die Zeller Eisbären on Wednesday. The Slovenes have won both meetings with the Polar Bears so far. Besides, the green dragons are still unbeaten at home this season. The Slovenes haven’t even allowed a single goal in their home-game against Hockey Milano Rossoblu (6:0). Gregor Koblar will meet his former team-mates for the first time. The Slovene returned from Pinzgau to Ljubljana during this summer. EK Die Zeller Eisbären have had a great season-start so far: The club from Pinzgau is still unbeaten 2018/19: The Austrians have been successful against EC-KAC II (8:3) and VEU Feldkirch (2:1/OT).
Wed, 26.09.2018, 20:00: HC Fassa Falcons – EC Bregenzerwald
Referees: BENVEGNU, FAJDIGA, Bergant, Crnkic.
Bottom club HC Fassa Falcons and EC Bregenzerwald will try to end their bad runs on Wednesday: The Italians have lost all three games and have allowed 16 goals, while the „Wälder“ have been defeated in two consecutive games and they allowed ten goals. But, the Vorarlberger will travel with good memories to Italy, they have won two straight meetings with the Falcons. Besides, the Austrians have signed with Fin Mikko Virtanen (last team: Hermes) a new Try Out forward.
Thu, 27.09.2018, 19:30: EC-KAC II – Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Referees: DURCHNER, LENDL, Kainberger, Oberhuber.
The Red Bull Hockey Juniors will play their first road-game in Klagenfurt on Thursday. The Red Bulls have been defeated in both home-games so far and they have had problems to score too: The Mozart Citizens had 53 shots on goal so far, but netted just one goal (scoring-efficiency: 1,89%). But, the Red Bull Hockey Juniors will travel with good memories to Carinthia on Thursday, the team from Salzburg has been successful in two straight meetings with EC-KAC II. Klagenfurt has allowed most goals (19) so far. But, watch out: The Red Jackets earned confidence lately as well, beating Hockey Milano Rossoblu at home on Saturday (4:3/OT).
Thu, 27.09.2018, 20:00: HC Pustertal Wolves – HC Fassa Falcons
Referees: GAMPER, MORI, De Zordo, Matovani.
HC Fassa Falcons will be in action for the second time within 24 hours in Bruneck on Thursday. The bottom club will be in a fight for points with EC Bregenzerwald prior on Wednesday as well. HC Pustertal Wolves are the team of the hour: Bruneck has earned, as the only club, the maximum of nine points and has allowed fewest goals (4). Besides, the wolves have won six consecutive clashes with the club from Canazei, that stayed without points in the first two weeks.
Thu, 27.09.2018, 20:00: Rittner Buam – HC Gherdeina valgardena.it
Referees: A. BENVEGNU, F. GIACOMOZZI, M. Cristeli, Rigoni
Rittner Buam and HC Gherdeina valgardena.it are neighbours in the standing. The Vice-Champion is ranked on place 11, Gherdeina on place 12. Each team has earned one (home-)win out of three matches so far. The home-club has left the ice as the winner in three consecutive clashes. The teams will meet in Klobenstein on Thursday.
Thu, 27.09.2018, 20:30: Sportivi Ghiaccio Cortina Hafro – EC „Die Adler“ Stadtwerke Kitzbühel
Referees: A. LAZZERI, LEGA, Basso, Bedana.
EC „Die Adler“ Stadtwerke Kitzbühel will travel to Cortina on Thursday. The two teams have shown different faces lately: While the Tyroleans have been defeated in both road-games by EC Bregenzerwald (3:4/SO) and Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan (1:7) so far, the Italians have been convincing and have beaten HC Fassa Falcons (H/3:1) and EC Bregenzerwald (A/4:3). Besides, Cortina has been successful in all four meetings with the Eagles so far.
Thu, 27.09.2018, 20:30: Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey 1935 – EC Bregenzerwald
Referees: MOSCHEN, STEFENELLI, Piras, Slaviero.
EC Bregenzerwald will play their second road-game within 24 hours in Asiago on Thursday. The "Wälder" will be guests in Fassa prior on Wednesday. The Champion has earned points out of all three games (two wins) so far and has allowed only five goals. All four meetings between Champion Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey 1935 and EC Bregenzerwald have ended with a success for the home-team so far.
Picture: David S. Wassagruba