Release from 27.09.2018
Four facts prior game day 7 on Friday:
>HC Orli Znojmo will welcome KHL Medvescak Zagreb in their home-opener on Friday. Each club is without a win in this Erste Bank Eishockey Liga season so far.
>The brothers Philippe Lakos (VIC) and Andre Lakos (G99) will face each other in the persecutor clash EV Vienna Capitals vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers on Friday. Each defenseman had several reasons to celebrate with his team so far.
>Four clubs, Leader Dornbirn Bulldogs (11 points), Vienna Capitals (11), Moser Medical Graz99ers (8) and Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia (8), are in the race for place 1.
>Only two teams – Leader Dornbirn Bulldogs and EV Vienna Capitals – are still unbeaten prior the third Erste Bank Eishockey Liga-weekend.
Fri, 28.09.2018: HC Orli Znojmo – KHL Medvescak Zagreb (18:30)
Referees: BALUSKA, KINCSES, Nagy, Soos.
>HC Orli Znojmo will welcome KHL Medvescak Zagreb in their home-opener on Friday.
>Each club is without a win in this Erste Bank Eishockey Liga season so far and will try to change this: The Czechs have been defeated in Villach (3:4/OT) and in Graz (6:7/OT) after Overtime so far, the Croatians have earned only one point out of four games so far.
>The Czechs have shown two different faces so far: The „Red Eagles“ have netted nine goals out of two games so far, but they have allowed eleven goals as well. The Croatians have had problems to score goals so far: The „Bears“ had 132 shots on net in four games, but they potted only six goals (scoring-efficiency: 4.55%) and they have allowed 19 goals during that span as well.
>The Croatians will travel with good memories to Czech Republic. Tomislav Zanoski and Company have won seven straigh games in Znojmo. The Czechs have managed their only home-win against the Bears in their first meeting on October 14th 2011 or 2.540 days ago.
>Anthony Luciani has been convincing in his first two games for HC Orli Znojmo. The 28-year old Canadian scored five points (3G/2A) out of two games.
Quotes:
David Bartoš, Captain HC Orli Znojmo: „We are looking forward to the first home game of the season. Our fans had a really long break and we cannot wait to hear their support again. Hopefully we can show them a good game and give them three points. That´s our goal, we want our first win of the season.“
Aaron Fox, Head Coach KHL Medvescak Zagreb: „The players have shown effort against Vienna. But, there are no easy games in this League. We try to get better day by day and we will give our best in Znojmo too.“
Fri, 28.09.2018: Vienna Capitals – Moser Medical Graz99ers (19:15)
Referees: BABIC, GRUBER, Bärnthaler, Nemeth.
>Vienna Capitals will welcome Moser Medical Graz99ers in the persecutor clash on Friday. The Caps, ranked second, have earned eleven points out of four games so far, while the Styrians, ranked third, have collected eight points out of four matches so far.
>Each team has been convincing early this season: The Vienna Capitals have won all four matches so far, while the 99ers have earned three consecutive victories. Besides, each club has been on fire as well: The 99ers have potted most goals (19), the Caps 18.
>The brothers Philippe Lakos (VIC) and Andre Lakos (G99) will face each other in the persecutor clash EV Vienna Capitals vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers.
>The Vienna Capitals have won two straight meetings with the 99ers allowing no goal. The Mur Citizens have left the Austrian Capital as the winner for the last time on January 13th 2017 or 622 days ago.
>99er Ty Loney is leading the (goal-)scorer statistics in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga with nine points (5G/4A). Kelsey Tessier (3G/3A) and Peter Schneider (1G/5A) are Vienna’s best scorers right now.
Quotes:
Alex Wall, defenseman EV Vienna Capitals: „We had a great start that gave us confidence. We are going for the title, but this is a long way. We have to go step by step and we have to think game by game. And our next opponent is Graz."
Ty Loney, forward Moser Medical Graz99ers and Erste Bank Eishockey Liga-Topscorer: „We have a talented team and we are a great group here in Graz. We all want to continue our good run. The team has to continue playing hart."
Fri, 28.09.2018: EC Panaceo VSV – HCB Südtirol Alperia (19:15, SKY Sport HD live)
Referees: K. NIKOLIC, STERNAT, Pagon, Zgonc.
>EC Panaceo VSV and Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia will try to return on the winning-street in Villach on Friday. Each team has been defeated lately: The Austrians lost against the top-clubs Moser Medical Graz99ers (2:4) and Dornbirn Bulldogs (0:4), while Bozen stayed without points against EC-KAC for the first time this season at home on Sunday (2:4).
>Looking at the statistics, a low-scoring-game is promised for Friday: Nikolas Petrik and Company have not scored for 92,5 minutes and have netted just nine goals out of four games in total. Bozen potted eleven goals out of four games so far.
>HCB Südtirol Alperia will travel with good memories to Carinthia on Friday. The „Foxes“ have been successful in four straight meetings with EC Panaceo VSV. Villach has earned their last home-win over the Champion on October 6th 2017.
>The Special Units of EC Panaceo VSV couldn‘t convince so far. As the only Erste Bank Eishockey Liga-club, the Eagles have not scored a single Power Play goal so far (PP%: 0.0) and they have allowed most shorthanded goals (6) as well.
>MacGregor Sharp and Jerry Pollastrone will face with EC Panaceo VSV their former team-mates from Bozen in Villach on Friday. Each forward has already scored for the Eagles this season as well.
Quotes:
Brandon Alderson, forward EC Panaceo VSV: „We are looking forward to an exciting game against the Champion. Bozen had a goog start into the season, so it’s a good challenge for us. I know some of their players, what makes the game special as well.“
Brett Findlay, forward HCB Südtirol Alperia: „We want to show our real face. We have to work hart for 60 minutes and we have to be more hungy for the success.“
Fri, 28.09.2018: Dornbirn Bulldogs – Fehervar AV19 (19:15)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, STOLC, Sparer, Tschrepitsch.
>Dornbirn Bulldogs and Fehervar AV19 have surprised so far. The Vorarlberger have collected eleven points out of four games so far and are in the top-position. Fehervar AV19 got three wins out of four games and is ranked on place 5.
>Each team has been on fire so far: The Bulldogs have netted most goals (19), Fehervar AV19 has been successful 15 times in four games. Besides, the Austrians have allowed fewest goals (6) as well.
>The last six meetings have ended by just one goal difference. Besides, the home-club has left the ice in four straight clashes.
>The Dornbirn Bulldogs (scoring-efficincy: 17,59%) and Fehervar AV19 (scoring-efficiency: 16.13%) have been most effective in front of the opponent’s net so far. On average, the Bulldogs need less then six shots for one goal, Fehervar AV19 less then seven shots.
>Joel Broda and Brodie Reid (each four goals) are Dornbirns best goal-scorers. Daniel Koger and Istvan Sofron have potted most goals for the Devils (each three).
Quotes:
Kevin Macierzynski, forward Dornbirn Bulldogs: „Our hockey has been convincing lately. We want to continue this way in the next games as well.“
Hannu Järvenpää, Headcoach Fehervar AV19: „I expect us to play full 60-minutes hockey game, not 59. We have to be sharp both in the offensive and the defensive zone. We have to keep our game simple and solid in defence and we are going to have our chance to score some goals in Dornbirn.“
Fri, 28.09.2018: EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz – EC-KAC (19:15)
Referees: SMETANA, TRILAR, Rezek, Seewald.
>With EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz and EC-KAC two neighbours in the standing will meet each other in Linz on Friday. The Upper Austrians, ranked seveth, have collected five points (one win) out of four games so far. Klagenfurt, ranked on place 6, got seven points (two wins) out of three matches during that span.
>Each club has celebrated a win lately: While the Black Wings have earned their first season-win in Salzburg on Sunday (3:0), EC-KAC has been successful in Bozen (4:2). Each club has been convincing in the defense so far as well: The Red Jackets have allowed just seven goals out of three games, while the Steel Citizens have allowed just nine goals out of four games.
>The Upper Austrians are without a home-win during this season: The Steel Citizens have been defeated in their home-games by the Vienna Capitals (2:3/SO) and Champion HCB Südtirol Alperia (2:3/SO) after Shoot Out.
>Kevin Kapstad will welcome with the Black Wings his former team-mates from Klagenfurt in Linz on Friday. The US-American defended for the Red Jackets from 2015 until 2018.
>The club having home-advantage has left the ice as the winner in two consecutive meetings.
Quotes:
Kevin Kapstad, defenseman EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz: „I still have good friends in Klagenfurt. We are looking forward to an intense game. KAC has a new Coach and plays a new system as well.“
Petri Matikainen, Headcoach EC-KAC, knows, what it needs to be successful: „It’s neccessary to play consistently in the own zone, mobile and agile in the offense and to have a strong goalie!“
Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, round 5:
Fri, 28.09.2018: HC Orli Znojmo – KHL Medvescak Zagreb (18:30)
Referees: BALUSKA, KINCSES, Nagy, Soos.
Fri, 28.09.2018: Vienna Capitals – Moser Medical Graz99ers (19:15)
Referees: BABIC, GRUBER, Bärnthaler, Nemeth.
Fri, 28.09.2018: EC Panaceo VSV – HCB Südtirol Alperia (19:15, SKY Sport HD live)
Referees: K. NIKOLIC, STERNAT, Pagon, Zgonc.
Fri, 28.09.2018: Dornbirn Bulldogs – Fehervar AV19 (19:15)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, STOLC, Sparer, Tschrepitsch.
Fri, 28.09.2018: EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz – EC-KAC (19:15)
Referees: SMETANA, TRILAR, Rezek, Seewald.