Release from 11.04.2022

First ever final match in Jesenice

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After Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey's 4:1 opening win over HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice, the Alps Hockey League's "best-of-five" finals series will continue on Tuesday. For the first time in AHL history, a final game will be played at the Podmežakla ice rink in Jesenice. The Slovenians are looking to build on their positive home record against the Italian champions and try to tie the series.

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Alps Hockey League, 2nd final:
Tue, 12.04.2022, 19:00: HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice - Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey.
Referees: BAJT, HLAVATY, Arlic, Wimmler | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<
Standings in the "best-of-five" series 0:1

Jesenice scored the first goal in this year's Alps Hockey League final on Saturday, but Asiago turned the game in their favour within a minute and celebrated a 4:1 opening win. In the "best-of-five" series, the pressure is on the Steelers' side on Tuesday. In their previous three finals appearances, Asiago had to admit defeat twice in Game 2. However, the Yellow-Red have won seven of their last eight away games. The two teams have faced each other 16 times at Podmežakla ice rink, with Jesenice prevailing nine times.

Jesenice also won the first two AHL duels this season, but the last three direct comparisons - all in 2022 - went to the Italians. Throughout the season, the Slovenians have the best power play in the league, and they also scored on the power play in the first final game. The home side will have to watch out for the strong Italian offensive. League MVP Anthony Salinitri leads the scoring charts with 31 goals, teammate Michelle Marchetti is also among the top three with 29 goals.

The second final game will be shown on pay-per-view livestream from 18.50.

The highlights of game 1 in the video:


Photo: Vito de Romeo