Release from 11.08.2021

Ljubljana wins preseason opener

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League newcomer HK SZ Olimpija Ljubljana had a successful preseason start. The Slovenians celebrated a 5:1 victory over MAC Budapest. The goals of the „Dragons“ were scored by Nik Simsic (2x), Ziga Pance, Miha Zajc and Tadej Cimzar.

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However, the guests from Hungary had the better start in the match, which was played in Jesenice. MAC Budapest took the 1:0 lead in the sixth minute with a powerplay goal. However, HK SZ Olimpija Ljubljana's answer followed promptly. Just two minutes later, the Slovenians equalized through Nik Simsic. The Slovenian international also scored the goal to make it 4:1.

Period one ended with the score 1:1. In the second period, the „Dragons“ scored three more goals. Tadej Cimzar scored the final goal in the last period to make it 5:1.

Already on Friday, at 19:15, the players of Ljubljana will be challenged again by a Hungarian team. In Székesfehérvár they will meet Hydro Fehérvár AV19 in a league duel.

Preseason bet-at-home ICE Hockey League, 11.08.2021:
HK SZ Olimpija Ljubljana – MAC Budapest 5:1 (1:1, 3:0, 1:0)
Goals HKO: Simsic (8., 36.), Pance (34.), Zajc (36.), Cimzar (46.)