Release from 10.03.2026

Graz, Pustertal and Ljubljana strike first in quarterfinals with overtime wins | KAC vs. Fehérvár game abandoned early

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On Tuesday, regular-season champion Moser Medical Graz99ers opened their quarterfinal series with a hard-fought overtime home win against Villach. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal and Olimpija Ljubljana also celebrated road victories in their respective Game 1 matchups — both decided after overtime.

The scheduled quarterfinal opener between EC-KAC and Hydro Fehérvár AV19 had to be abandoned during the first period due to a medical emergency. Further information will be communicated once available.

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Moser Medical Graz99ers – EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 2:1 OT (0:0, 1:1, 0:0)
Moser Medical Graz99ers earned their fourth straight win against Villach but had to battle hard in front of a sold-out Merkur Eisstadion. The guests created the better chances early, yet goalie Lagacé kept a clean sheet with several key saves. Just 41 seconds into the second period, Helewka put Villach in front with a precise shot, before former VSV forward Collins tied the game late in the frame. Both teams continued to trade offensive chances, and regulation ended 1:1. In overtime, Currie sealed the home win in the 75th minute, finishing off a perfect feed from Ganahl.

EC Red Bull Salzburg – HC Falkensteiner Pustertal 2:3 OT (1:0, 1:2, 0:0)
Pustertal confirmed its strong record against Salzburg, taking the lead in the series after already winning three of four regular-season matchups. Stephens opened the scoring for Salzburg in the first period, but the South Tyroleans turned the tide in the middle frame as Di Tomaso and Bowlby made it 1:2. St. Denis quickly leveled the score for the hosts, and the 2:2 deadlock stood until overtime. There, the Wolves struck again — Ticar converted a perfect setup from Purdeller on a fast break to make it 2:3.

HCB Südtirol Alperia – Olimpija Ljubljana 2:3 OT (0:0, 2:1, 0:1)
For the first time this season, a matchup between Bolzano and Olimpija ended with an away victory — though it didn’t look that way for most of the night. After a goalless first period, DiGiacinto and Pollock (on the power play) gave HCB a 2:0 lead. McNeill cut the deficit before the second intermission, and the 2:1 scoreline held almost to the end. Then, with just 36 seconds remaining, Polei deflected the puck home to tie the game. Early in overtime — just 55 seconds in — Mahkovec forced a turnover in the offensive zone and set up Petan for the game-winning goal.

KAC vs. Fehérvár game abandoned early
Tonight’s scheduled first quarterfinal game between EC-KAC and Hydro Fehérvár AV19 had to be abandoned during the first period due to a medical emergency. No further details can be provided at this time. Updates will be communicated as soon as new information becomes available.

win2day ICE Hockey League, Quarterfinals, Game 1
Tue, 10.03.2026
Moser Medical Graz99ers - EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 2:1 OT (0:0, 1:1, 0:0)
Referees: OFNER, STERNAT, Muzsik, Riecken
Goals G99: Collins (37.), Currie (75.)
Goals VSV: Helewka (21.)
„Best-of-seven“ series standing: 1:0

EC Red Bull Salzburg - HC Falkensteiner Pustertal 2:3 OT (1:0, 1:2, 0:0)
Referees: HRONSKY, ZRNIC, Bedynek, Jedlicka
Goals RBS: Stephens (7.), St. Denis (38.)
Goals HCP: Di Tomaso (29., Bowlby (37./PP), Ticar (66.)
„Best-of-seven“ series standing: 0:1

HCB Südtirol Alperia - Olimpija Ljubljana 2:3 (0:0 ,2:1, 0:1)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, SCHAUER, Fleischmann, Mantovani
Goals HCB: DiGiacinto (22.), Pollock (27./PP)
Goals OLL: McNeill (38.), Polei (60.), Petan (61.)
„Best-of-seven“ series standing: 0:1