Release from 13.03.2018
All four home-teams – Vienna Capitals, EC Red Bull Salzburg, EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz and EC-KAC – celebrated home-wins in Quarterfinal 3 on Tuesday.
Black Wings were on fire in Quarterfinal 3 against the Bears from Zagreb
EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz were the chiefs on the ice in Quarterfinal number 3 from the beginning: Dan DaSilva with a rebound-goal (2.) and Mario Altmann (6.) gave the Upper Austrians an early 2:0-lead. The Steel Citizens continued to apply pressure on the opposing team. The next goal was just a question of time: Finally, Brian Lebler netted the 3:0 with a placed shot in minute 17. Back-up goalie Vilim Rosandic filled in for Kevin Carr. The Bears responded in minute 20: Tyler Morley potted a goal from a short distance after a shot from Tomas Kudelka. But the Austrians dominated the game after the re-start as well: Altmann scored his 2nd from the blue line in minute 26 (4:1). Then it was getting tuff: Andreas Kristler with a deflection (28.), DaSilva (33./sh) from a short distance, Rick Schofield with a placed shot (33.) and Joel Broda’s Powerplay goal from a sharp angel (34.) gave their team a 8:1-lead after 34 minutes. There was not much going on in the last period. Tero Koskiranta netted the 2:8 for the guests in minute 54. The Austrians celebrated their first Playoff win 2018, but Zagreb is still leading in the best of seven series 2:1.
Capitals celebrated second consecutive Overtime-win against Innsbruck
Vienna Capitals scored the lead from the first good attempt of the game: Captain Andreas Nödl potted the 1:0 from the slot after a perfect pass from Tyler Cuma (13.). Just moments later, the game had to be stopped for 15 minutes. Phil Lakos checked Andrew Yogan against the boards and the glass got broken. After the re-start Yogan surprisingly scored from a solo – 1:1 (19.). The goal gave the Sharks a boost: Andrew Clark turned the game after another solo (23.). The game became more chippy and the Caps seemed shocked. But the Champion found a way to respond: Kyle Klubertanz‘ shorthanded goal after a powerful attack tied the game at 2:2. The Tyroleans played well defensively in period 3 and waited for their chances. Wahl‘s Power Play goal gave Innsbruck a 3:2-lead in Vienna (51.). The Champion responded quickly: Ryan McKiernan tied the game at 3:3 with a skilled goal just 51 seconds later. The Capitals were applying pressure on the opposing team in the final minutes, but goalie Patrik Nechvatal did not allow a fourth goal. The game went into an Overtime, in which Nödl netted the Game Winner for Vienna in minute 64. The Caps are leading in the best-of-seven-series 3:0.
Red Bulls won goal-festival against the Dornbirn Bulldogs 5:4
The Red Bulls started strong into the third Quarterfinal-game against the Dornbirn Bulldogs. Duncan and Mueller (post) had good chances for an early lead. The first goal was just a question of time: Harris put the Mozart Citizens ahead with a deflection in a Power Play – 1:0. The Vorarlberger responded in minute 15: Pance and Häusle turned the game within 15 seconds. The Mozart Citizens were shocked, while the Bulldogs got a boost. The guests took the momentum into the second period, but Timmins, Connelly (31.) and Caruso (34.) missed the best chances. This was punished the the Red Bulls: Heinrich with a shot from the distance in a Power Play, Raffl from five meters and Duncan with a wristshot gave their team a 4:2-lead within 172 seconds. The Vorarlberger did not give up and managed another comeback: Arniel and Vallant tied the game within just 15 seconds in minute 42. But it was again not enough for Dornbirn, Duncan netted the Game Winner for Salzburg in minute 50. The Red Bulls are ahead in the best-of-seven-series 3:0.
Last-minute-goals in Klagenfurt and an Overtime-win for EC-KAC
The goalies David Madlener and Pekka Tuokkola allowed no goals in the first two periods. EC-KAC could not take advantage of a 5-on-3-Power Play in minute 35 as well. The score stayed unchanced until minute 60. Jon Rheault put Klagenfurt ahead in a Power Play at 59:43. Bozen responded in time: Alexander Petan tied the game shorthanded with a skilled goal after a quick attack at 59:59. The game went into an Overtime, in which Manuel Ganahl scored the Game Winner for EC-KAC.
Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, Quarterfinals 3 (best of seven):
Tue, 13. 03. 2018: EC-KAC – HCB Südtirol Alperia 2:1 OT (0:0/0:0/1:1/1:0
Referees: PIRAGIC, TRILAR, Seewald, Verworner; spectators: 3.891
Goals KAC: Rheault (60./pp), Ganahl (68.)
Goal HCB: Petan (60./sh)
Best-of-seven-series, KAC - HCB: 2:1
Tue, 13.03.2018: EC Red Bull Salzburg (2) vs. Dornbirn Bulldogs (7) 5:4 (1:2,3:0,1:2)
Referees: SMETANA, ZRNIC; spectators: 2.600
Goals RBS: Harris (14. PP), Heinrich (37. PP), Raffl (38.), Duncan (40. PP, 50.);
Goals DEC: Pance (15.), Häußle (15.), Arniel (42.), Vallant (42.).
Best-of-seven-series, RBS - DEC: 3:0
Tue, 13.03.2018: Vienna Capitals – HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ 4:3/OT (1:1,1:1,1:1,1:0)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, STOLC, Pardatscher, Schauer; spectators: 4.450
Goals VIC: Nödl (13., 64.), Klubertanz (39.), McKiernan (51.)
Goals HCI: Yogan (19.), Clark (23.), Wahl (51./pp1)
Best-of-seven-series, VIC - HCI: 3:0
Tue, 13.3.2018: EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz – KHL Medvescak Zagreb 8:2 (3:1, 5:0, 0:1)
Referees: LEMELIN, STERNAT; spectators: 4.865
Goals BWL: DaSilva (2., 33/sh.), Altmann (6., 26.), Lebler (17.), Kristler (28.), Schofield (33.), Broda (34.)
Goals MZA: Morley (20.), Koskiranta (54.)
Best-of-seven-series, BWL - MZA: 1:2