Release from 21.12.2024

Full Slate Before Christmas

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The final round of games before Christmas brings six thrilling matchups in the win2day ICE Hockey League. EC-KAC hosts EC Red Bull Salzburg in a rematch of last season’s finals. EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV, currently the hottest team in the league, takes on the Moser Medical Graz99ers. Meanwhile, the spusu Vienna Capitals face league leaders HCB Südtirol Alperia in their X-Mas Game – and there’s plenty more action in store.

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spusu Vienna Capitals vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia
The STEFFL Arena is set to deliver a top-notch Christmas clash as the spusu Vienna Capitals welcome league leaders HCB Südtirol Alperia. The Capitals, who suffered a 0-5 blowout loss in Graz yesterday and continue to struggle with significant roster issues, play their final home game of the year. Despite a modest holiday home record – just three wins in the last ten Christmas fixtures – the team hopes to pack the arena. With only nine points from 14 home games this season, the Capitals are the league’s weakest home team. On the other hand, Bolzano comes in red-hot, having won nine of their last ten games. With Sam Harvey, the league’s top goalie, and sharpshooters Matt Bradley and Anthony Salinitri firing on all cylinders, the visitors seem primed to capitalize on their road advantage.

EC-KAC vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg
The storied rivalry between EC-KAC and EC Red Bull Salzburg promises high drama. The “Rotjacken” are in excellent form, winning five of their last six games while showcasing strong offensive firepower. Salzburg, meanwhile, has refocused on league play after their tough Champions Hockey League exit. Both prior meetings this season ended in overtime wins for KAC, giving Salzburg extra motivation to grab a pre-Christmas road victory. Both squads bring offensive firepower, but Salzburg holds the edge defensively. With just three road wins in their last 12 games, the visitors will need to prove they can handle the pressure in the Heidi-Horten Arena.

EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
Villach and Graz square off in a high-stakes clash. VSV, the league’s hottest team with eight straight wins, looks to keep their streak alive. Graz, however, arrives with three consecutive wins and a stable spot in the standings. Their last encounter saw Villach edge out a shootout victory, while Graz secured a 4-2 win in their first meeting of the season. Another win for Villach would bring the Adler dangerously close to the Graz99ers in the standings.

Steinbach Black Wings vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck
The Steinbach Black Wings Linz host HC TIWAG Innsbruck. Linz has been on a tear, with 15 wins in their last 18 games, despite a recent shootout loss to Bolzano. Innsbruck, meanwhile, struggles with consistency, though their overtime win against Asiago brought some relief. Linz has won all three meetings against Innsbruck this season, with the Tirolers putting up a fight but repeatedly falling short against Linz’s defense. To upset Linz on their home ice, Innsbruck will need to tighten up their discipline and minimize mistakes.

Migross Supermercati Asiago vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg
The Odegar Stadium sets the stage for a “battle at the bottom” between Asiago and the Pioneers Vorarlberg. Both teams are desperate for points to stay in the hunt for pre-playoff spots. Asiago returned from Innsbruck with a single point and aims to shore up their defensive struggles to snap their losing streak in front of the home crowd. The Pioneers, coming off three heavy losses, arrive with tempered expectations. Despite identical goals-against numbers and struggling defenses, the game promises action-packed offense and plenty of drama.

Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Hydro Fehérvár AV19
After parting ways with head coach Upi Karhula, Olimpija Ljubljana is banking on a fresh start. The Slovenians have managed just two wins in 14 games since the November break and are backed into a corner. Fehérvár has also hit a rough patch, though they remain second in the standings. The Hungarians, who have dropped three of their last four games, travel to Ljubljana eager to bounce back from a crushing 2-7 loss to Pustertal.

win2day ICE Hockey League, 22.12.2024:
5:30 PM spusu Vienna Capitals vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia 
Referees: GROZNIK, ZRNIC, Moidl, Zgonc | >> live.ice.hockey

5:30 PM EC-KAC vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg
Referees: FICHTNER, HRONSKY, Gatol-Schafranek, Konc | >> live.ice.hockey

5:30 PM EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
Referees: SEEWALD, SOOS, Muzsik, Nothegger | >> live.ice.hockey

5:30 PM Steinbach Black Wings vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck
Referees: SCHAUER, SIEGEL, Bärnthaler, Bedynek | >> live.ice.hockey

5:30 PM Migross Supermercati Asiago vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg
Referees: LAZZERI, OFNER, Mantovani, Weiss | >> live.ice.hockey

6:00 PM Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Hydro Fehérvár AV19
Referees: PIRAGIC, REZEK, Hribar, Puff | >> live.ice.hockey