Four meetings between two neighbours in the standing

Sun, 15.10.2017: HCB Südtirol Alperia – EC VSV (16:00)
Referees: BERNEKER, SMETANA, Bärnthaler, Kontschieder.
>>HCB Südtirol Alperia vs. EC VSV is a meeting between two neighbours in the standing. Bozen is on place 8, Villach on place 9.
>>The two teams did different lately: While HCB Südtirol Alperia won their last two games, EC VSV lost their last two games.    
>>EC VSV won the first season-clash at home 5:4 after Overtime. At Bozen the Eagles didn‘t have much success lately, the Carinthians lost at South Tyrol lately five times in a row, four times they did not even score a goal. Last time, that EC VSV won at Bozen was on September 14th2014 or 1.126 days ago.
>>Ryan Glenn arrives with EC VSV for the first time as an opponent at Bozen.
>>In the game HCB Südtirol Alperia vs. EC VSV the League's Topscorer and the best-goalscorer will meet. While the HCB-cracks Austin Smith (19 points), Alexander Petan (16) and Michae Halmo (15) lead the scoring-statistic in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. Villachs Miha Verlic scored the most goals (8).
Quotes:
Marcel Melichercik, goalie HCB Südtirol Alperia: „We showed lately, that we can play good hockey over 60 minutes. We played as a team: I get support from the teammates, they block shots and rebounds. We must continue this way!“
Niki Brunner, defenseman EC VSV: „We must stick together now and find a way to win games. We must be more effectiv in the battles. At Bozen we will be aother team and fight!“

 

Sun, 15.10.2017: Dornbirn Bulldogs – EC Red Bull Salzburg (17:30)
Referees: GAMPER, K. NIKOLIC, Pardatscher, Sparer.
>>Dornbirn Bulldogs vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg is a meeting between two neighbours in the standing. The Bulldogs are on place 11, Salzburg on place 10.
>>EC Red Bull Salzburg reached as the only Austrian team the round of 16 in the Champions Hockey League, but has problem in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga: Thomas Raffl and Co. lost their last three games and scored just five goals.
>>With eight points (two wins) from five home-games the Dornbirn Bulldogs are the bottom-club in the home-ranking. But take attention: On Friday DEC beat EC-KAC at home 4:3.
>>The Dornbirn Bulldogs won the first season-clash at Salzburg 4:3. At home the Bulldogs beat the Mozart Citizens last time on November 13th 2015 or 701 days ago. Since that day the Red Bulls left Vorarlberg three times in a row as the winner.
>>The Special Teams of both teams are quite equally strong.
Quotes:
Dave MacQueen, Headcoach Dornbirn Bulldogs „Salzburg plays different than Klagenfurt. Their team profits from playing in the CHL!“
Raphael Herburger, Forward EC Red Bull Salzburg: „We all have to play better, to leave the ice as the winner after 60 minutes. We are fully motivated and want to convince also in the League and make a step forward in the ranking!“

 

Sun, 15.10.2017: EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz – HC Orli Znojmo (17:30)
Referees: KINCSES, STERNAT, Nemeth, Soos.
>>EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz vs. HC Orli Znojmo is the persecutor-clash. The Czechs are second, Linz on place 3.
>>Both teams celebrated two wins lately. The Czechs even celebrated two Shut-out-wins in a row against the Moser Medical Graz99ers (3:0) and Villach (2:0). Goalie Marek Schwarz did not receive a goal for 120 minutes and 15 seconds. The Upper Austrians on the other side were on Fire lately, they scored eight goal from their last two games.
>>HC Orli Znojmo won the first season-clash at home 3:2 after Overtime. Even the last five meetings were won by the home-team. The Czechs celebrated their last victory at Linz on March 24th 2016 or 569 days ago.
>>The Black Wings won their last three home-games by one goal difference. But take attention: Znojmo is still unbeaten in October on the road, they were successful at Bozen (4:2) and lately in Villach (2:0).
>> The Special Teams of both teams are quite equally strong. Both clubs have a strong Penalty Killing (BWL even the best) and a good Powerplay.
Quotes    
Fabio Hofer, Forward EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz: „It will be hard work, but the win over Salzburg gives us confidence!“
Marek Schwarz, goalie HC Orli Znojmo: „We play strong defense. It’s the success of the whole team: My teammates block shots and help me. We will continue this way and enjoy the games!“

 

Sun, 15.10.2017: Moser Medical Graz99ers – KHL Medvescak Zagreb (17:30)
Referees: FICHTNER, TRILAR, Angerer, Hribar.
>>Moser Medical Graz99ers vs. KHL Medvescak Zagreb is the meeting between two neighbours in the standing. The 99ers are on place 5, Zagreb on place 6.
>>The Moser Medical Graz99ers have a good run: The Styrians won four of their last five games. On Friday Oliver Setzinger and Co. beat Fehervar AV19 at home. Zagreb had an up an down in their last six games. After a win always followed a defeat. Latley the Bears lost at Bozen 1:4.
>>The Moser Medical Graz99ers are a strong home-team. The Mur Citizens won their last four home-games. KHL Medvescak Zagreb on the other side had problems so far on the road. In six road-games the Croatians collected just four points (two Overtime-wins). In October the Bears could not even win so far on the road, they lost at Salzburg (1:3) and on Friday at Bozen (1:4).  
>>KHL Medvescak Zagreb won the first season-clash at home 5:2. 
>>Mike Boivin returns with KHL Medvescak Zagreb for the first time as an opponent to Graz. The defenseman made at the end of the past season 15 games for Graz and scored five points.
Quotes:
Doug Mason, Headcoach Moser Medical Graz99ers: „Zagreb plays with speed and forecheck. We miss three important players, while the Croatians arrive with four lines and seven defenseman. If the tempo is high, it will be a big challenge. But I believe in my team, they are fit and will be ready!“
Connor Cameron, Headcoach KHL Medvescak Zagreb: „The 99ers are a strong and uncomfortable opponent and strong at home, but we will be well prepared and ready and we want to take points back home.“ 

 

Sun, 15.10.2017: Fehervar AV19 – HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ (17:45, M4 live)
Referees: GRUMSMEN, PIRAGIC, Gatol, Jensen.
>>HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ will make their second game within 22,5 hours at Szekesfehervar on Sunday. The Hungarians lost already on Friday at Graz with 2:5, received 22 PIM and three shorthanded goals.
>>Bottom club Fehervar AV19 collected nine from their eleven points (3 from 4 wins) at home. Innsbruck had problems so far on the road.
>>Fehervar AV19 won their last three home-games against teams from Austria  (DEC, RBS, VSV) and received just two goals.
>>HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ won the first season-clash at home 4:2 and was also successful in the last three games at Szekesfehervar. Last time Fehervar AV19 won at home against the Sharks was on November 1st 2015 or 713 days ago.
>>In the first quarter of the regular season Fehervar AV19 has scored the fewest number of goals (22). Even the „Devils“ never scored more then two goals in the last eight rounds, they could celebrate two wins.
Quotes:
Benoit Laporte, Headcoach Fehervar AV19: „At Graz we received three from five goals in shorthanded situations, this was crucial. We took to many penalties and this disturped our rhythm. We must fight and get points at home against Innsbruck now!“

 

Sun, 15.10.2017: EC-KAC – Vienna Capitals (17:45, www.servushockeynight.com live)
Referees: BABIC, M. NIKOLIC, Nagy, Rakovic.
>>EC-KAC and Vienna Capitals meet in the last finals. For the Champion it will be the second game within 22,5 hours. The first season-clash the Leader from Vienna won 4:1.
>>Both clubs lost during this week in the Champions Hockey League against Swiss teams and were eliminated from this European competition.
>>EC-KAC won four from their six home-games even they never scored more then three goals. Vienna got the maximum of 12 points and a score from 20:5 from four road-games so far.
>>Champion and Leader Vienna Capitals received their last (road-)defeat in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga on February 19th 2017 at Klagenfurt.
>>Goalie Pekka Tuokkola, who played from 2014 until 2016 for EC-KAC, will return with the Vienna Capitals for the first time to Klagenfurt.
Quotes:
Christoph Duller, defenseman EC-KAC: „We did well at home lately, we want to do the same against the Leader from Vienna.“