Release from 27.08.2021

Innsbruck and Villach celebrate first preseason wins

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In the league internal test against HC Pustertal, HC TIWAG Innsbruck won 2-1 after overtime on Friday thanks to goals by Mike Huntebrinker. In addition to the Sharks, EC GRAND Immo VSV also celebrated their first preseason success. The Carinthians defeated EC Bad Nauheim from the DEL2 with 2-1, Derek Joslin and Scott Kosmachuk provided the goals for the Eagles.

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In the first of two league internal test games this weekend, HC TIWAG Innsbruck had the better chances at home against HC Pustertal, who had to do without some regular players, in the first period, but no goals were scored yet. While the hosts hit the post twice in the middle period and often failed because of HCP goalie Tomas Sholl, 18-year-old Leonhard Hasler scored to give the visitors the lead. In the third period Innsbruck pressed for the equalizer and three and a half minutes before the end of regulation time Mike Huntebrinker finally made it 1-1 - he beat backup Hannes Stoll, who came in to gain game practice. In overtime, the Tyroleans survived a shorthanded situation and then Huntebrinker gave his team th first win of the preseason.

VSV wins in the last minute
In a fast-paced game against EC Bad Nauheim, EC GRAND Immo VSV took the lead in the 18th minute through Derek Joslin. The newcomer scored with a sharp shot from the blue line. The home side increased the pressure in the second period, but the score remained close at 1:0. In the final period, the team from the DEL2 managed to equalize, but 38 seconds before the end of regulation time, Scott Kosmachuk ensured the decision in favor of Villach, who celebrated their first victory in the third preseason game.

Preseason, bet-at-home ICE Hockey League, 27.08.2021:
HC TIWAG Innsbruck - HC Pustertal 2:1 OT (0:0, 0:1, 1:0, 1:0)
Goals: Huntebrinker (2) resp. Hasler

EC GRAND Immo VSV - EC Bad Nauheim 2:1 (1:0, 0:0, 1:1)
Goals VSV: Joslin, Kosmachuk