Release from 13.11.2026

Jesenice rout Merano 6-1 | Spari Leben and Jakupovic score twice

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League leaders HD Jesenice strengthened their grip on first place in the Alps Hockey League on Friday night, beating HC Meran/o Pircher 6-1 in front of 490 fans at Podmežakla. Zan Spari Leben scored twice on the power play, and Ahmet Jakupovic also found the net twice.

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Jesenice in control from the start

Defenseman Ziga Urukalo gave the Slovenians the lead in the first period. After the intermission they pulled away: Zan Spari Leben cashed in on the first power play of the night, and Ahmet Jakupovic added another before the second break. Merano struggled to find answers against a well-organized home defense.

Spari Leben and Jakupovic both score twice

Early in the third, Spari Leben struck again on the man advantage, and Thomas Couture made way for Christian Gamper in the Merano net. Robert Sabolic extended the lead shortly after. Michael Levin got one back for Merano, but Jakupovic answered right away with his second of the night. Spari Leben finished with two goals and an assist, Erik Svetina set up three goals, and Jon Dukaric stopped 30 of 31 shots. The league leaders visit Kitzbühel on Saturday.

Alps Hockey League | Fri, 13.11.2026

HD Jesenice – HC Meran/o Pircher 6:1 (1:0, 2:0, 3:1)
Referees: BERGANT, BULOVEC, Bergelj, Markizeti
Goals JES: Urukalo (10.), Spari Leben (24./pp1, 42./pp1), Jakupovic (30., 53.), Sabolic (46.)
Goals HCM: Levin (51.)

Photo: ©MATIAS DEMSAR