Release from 10.03.2024

Hughes' “Adler” send series into game five

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John Hughes and his EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV are back in the best-of-7 quarterfinal series against HCB Südtirol Alperia, extending the duel by at least a fifth game. Villach's top scorer collected a brace, played a big part in the clear 6-1 victory and was the win2day top performer on the fourth quarter-final gameday with his performance.

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EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV had suffered three defeats at the start of the quarter-final series in the win2day ICE Hockey League, but on the fourth gameday, the Villach side got back to winning ways for the first time with a clear 6-1 victory. John Hughes was responsible for the lead and the subsequent goal to make it 3-1. The 36-year-old also scored in the fourth playoff game in 2024 and now has three goals and three assists in the current postseason.

With a total of 66 points (18G|48A), the veteran is the second-best scorer in the win2day ICE Hockey League and is on the verge of delivering his best scoring season since the 18-19 campaign (75 points for Salzburg).

Highlights QF4 Villach – Bolzano: