Release from 23.11.2024

Linz and Salzburg Look to Extend Winning Streaks at Home

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Five games are set for Sunday in the win2day ICE Hockey League. Among the hottest teams in the league are the Steinbach Black Wings Linz and EC Red Bull Salzburg, both riding five-game win streaks (Salzburg’s streak includes two CHL wins). Both teams aim to keep their runs alive on home ice. Meanwhile, EC-KAC is hunting for its first home win in nearly six weeks as they host HC Pustertal. Another marquee matchup takes place in Hungary, where league leaders Hydro Fehérvár AV19 host the Moser Medical Graz99ers – both teams looking to bounce back after recent tough losses.

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EC Red Bull Salzburg – HC TIWAG Innsbruck
EC Red Bull Salzburg welcomes HC TIWAG Innsbruck “The Sharks” to the ice and enters the contest as the heavy favorite, boasting a five-game win streak (including two CHL victories). Salzburg, sitting fourth in the standings, has been firing on all cylinders lately, both in the league and on the international stage. With a league-best powerplay clicking at 34.88% and standout scorer Troy Bourke converting at over 40% on the man advantage, Salzburg holds a clear edge. Innsbruck, sitting second to last, comes into this matchup after a crushing 6-0 loss to VSV. The Sharks will lean on Patrick Grasso and netminder Evan Buitenhuis for a possible upset. However, Salzburg dominated the first meeting of the season with a decisive 6-1 win.

Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – Moser Medical Graz99ers
The Graz99ers hit the road to face Hydro Fehérvár AV19 after a tough 4-0 shutout loss at home to KAC. Despite outshooting Klagenfurt 38-16, Graz couldn’t find the back of the net. Head coach Harry Lange has called for more grit and a killer instinct from his team. Fehérvár, with one of the league’s top defensive units, is also looking to rebound after a 5-1 loss to Salzburg on home ice. Both teams are under the gun: Graz needs to shake off its last performance, while Fehérvár will be out to protect its top spot and regain momentum.

EC-KAC – HC Pustertal
EC-KAC squares off against HC Pustertal, who are desperate to snap a four-game skid. Pustertal had a slow start to the season, found their groove mid-season, but have since slid down the standings again. Klagenfurt, meanwhile, has battled back from injury setbacks and made a key move in the transfer market with the addition of Mads Larsen. That said, their struggles at home linger – KAC has dropped its last four games on home ice. History favors KAC, though, with wins in 10 of their last 17 meetings. Pustertal will look to stars like Jason Akeson and goaltender Edward Pasquale to step up, while KAC’s Manuel Ganahl is riding high after a hat trick in his last outing.

Steinbach Black Wings Linz – EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV
The Steinbach Black Wings Linz host EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV in a pivotal battle. Linz enters the game as the hottest team in the league, riding a five-game win streak and playing with confidence. VSV has also been solid, winning three of their last five, including a dominant 6-0 victory over Innsbruck in their most recent outing. Linz’s offense is powered by players like Brian Lebler and Andreas Kristler, though their powerplay remains a weak spot. VSV, on the other hand, will count on top scorer John Hughes and a balanced lineup. Both teams are hunting for key points in the playoff race, and the matchup promises to be tightly contested based on their previous meetings.

Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey – Olimpija Ljubljana
Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey faces Olimpija Ljubljana in a clash of two teams facing adversity. Asiago, hampered by injuries, recently secured a morale-boosting overtime win against Feldkirch. Ljubljana, despite sitting seventh in the standings, is on a three-game losing streak but has bolstered its lineup with Nick Bonino, a veteran NHL forward. Asiago’s offensive struggles are evident, while Olimpija boasts one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Both teams are desperate for points to keep their season goals on track.

win2day ICE Hockey League, November 24, 2024
EC Red Bull Salzburg – HC TIWAG Innsbruck 3:00 PM
Referees: Schauer, Smetana, Jedlicka, Konc | >> live.ice.hockey

Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – Moser Medical Graz99ers 4:00 PM
Referees: Hronsky, Soos, Durmis, Muzsik | >> live.ice.hockey

EC-KAC – HC Pustertal 5:30 PM
Referees: Fichtner, Piragic, Mantovani, Weiss | >> live.ice.hockey

Steinbach Black Wings Linz – EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 5:30 PM
Referees: Huber A., Seewald, Nothegger, Zacherl | >> live.ice.hockey

Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey – Olimpija Ljubljana 5:30 PM
Referees: Nikolic K., Zrnic, Hribar, Pardatscher | >> live.ice.hockey