Release from 14.12.2024

Innsbruck Ends Losing Streak | VSV Turns Game Against Pioneers

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HC TIWAG Innsbruck was able to end its losing streak with a commanding victory against Olimpija Ljubljana in Saturday's win2day ICE Hockey League match. Meanwhile, EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV managed to turn the game against the Pioneers Vorarlberg in the final period and continued its winning streak. It marked the seventh consecutive victory for the “Adler.”

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After five consecutive pointless losses, HC TIWAG Innsbruck returned to success on Saturday – and in an impressive fashion. Visiting Olimpija Ljubljana, the Sharks celebrated a comfortable 6:2 victory, handing the Slovenian team their fifth straight loss. Patrick Grasso opened the scoring after just two minutes while short-handed. A double strike from Mark Rassell ensured a quick 3:0 lead after only 15 minutes. Although Ljubljana managed to score their first goal in the opening period, they could not decisively influence the game. By the 21st minute, Rassell had already completed his hat-trick – he also recorded two primary assists, making it a five-point game for him. Patrick Grasso scored a brace during the 6:2 win and also registered two primary assists.

In the second match of the evening, EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV struggled for the first 40 minutes to get into the game against the Pioneers Vorarlberg. The Vorarlberg side controlled the first two periods and, accordingly, took the lead late in the second section. However, Villach gained momentum after a somewhat fortunate equalizer from Chase Pearson and took the lead just two minutes later through Kevin Hancock. VSV ultimately managed to hold on to the 2:1 lead, securing their seventh consecutive victory.

Saturday, December 14, 2024:
Olimpija Ljubljana – HC TIWAG Innsbruck 2:6 (1:3, 1:1, 0:2)
Referees: OFNER, SMETANA, Riecken, Zgonc.
Goals OLL: Sodja (17.), Lavoie
Goals HCI: Grasso (2./sh1, 47.), Rassell (9./pp1, 16./pp1, 21./pp1), McFadden (51.)

EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV – Pioneers Vorarlberg 2:1 (0:0, 0:1, 2:0)
Referees: HRONSKY, PIRAGIC, Jedlicka, Konc.
Goals VSV: Pearson (43.), Hancock (45.)
Goals PIV: Passolt (38./pp1)

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