Release from 15.04.2022

Jesenice only one win away from first title win

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HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice is just one win away from a historic first title in the Alps Hockey League. The Slovenians prevailed with 4:1 at Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey on Thursday to take the 2:1 lead in the "best-of-5" series, giving them the chance to win the title in front of their home crowd on Saturday. Valcome.tv will broadcast final four live from 19:50.

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Alps Hockey League | 16.04.2022 | Preview Final 4:
Sat, 16.04.2022, 20:00: HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice - Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey
Referees: RUETZ, SCHAUER, Arlic, De Zordo. | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<
Standings in the "best-of-five" series: 2:1
In a hotly contested final three, the score was tied 1:1 until five minutes before the end of the third period, when Jasa Jenko scored the game winner in favor of HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice. Shortly before the end of the game Gasper Glavic scored twice per empty net goal for the final score. For Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey, the home defeat hurt twice. Goalkeeper Gianluca Vallini had to leave the field ten minutes before the end of the game due to an injury. An appearance on Saturday is uncertain. On the side of Jesenice, the goalkeeper was also in the spotlight. Oscar Fröberg was able to save 54 of 55 shots on his goal, which meant a save percentage of 98.2%.

In a final series, Asiago trailed only once with 1:2. In the end, they missed out on winning the title against Ritten in 2017. For Jesenice, it is their first lead in their first finals appearance. Watch the first deciding match of the 2022 finals live on Valcome.tv on Saturday from 19:50.