Release from 22.12.2025
HC Meran/o Pircher handed league leader Red Bull Hockey Juniors their second consecutive loss on Monday. The South Tyroleans edged out the Salzburg youngsters in a shootout in front of their home crowd. In the direct clash for second place, KHL Sisak celebrated a commanding shutout victory over reigning champion EK Die Zeller Eisbären. HDD Jesenice also ended the Rittner Buam SkyAlps' winning streak, while Kitzbühel, Cortina, and Gardena all picked up wins as well.
HC Meran/o Pircher – Red Bull Hockey Juniors 3:2 SO (1:1, 1:0, 0:1)
Schuster opened the scoring for Salzburg in the 9th minute, but Stefanson equalized shortly after. Just before the end of the second period, Cruseman netted a power-play goal to put Merano ahead 2–1. Eliseev tied the game early in the third during a two-man advantage, forcing overtime. Despite several absences and multiple U17 call-ups, the Juniors put up a spirited fight, but the hosts had the final word: after a scoreless OT, Claesson secured the extra point in the shootout.
KHL Sisak – EK Die Zeller Eisbären 4:0 (1:0, 2:0, 1:0)
Sisak earned valuable points in the fight for second place. Yeob opened the scoring early on, and just after the start of the second period, Panasenko doubled the lead with a shorthanded tally. Zell struggled to create chances, while Sisak capitalized on its opportunities with clinical efficiency. Brus made it 3–0 with a sharp wrist shot, and Yeob completed his brace in the 44th minute to seal the win. The Pinzgau side’s three-game winning streak came to an end.
Hockey Unterland Cavaliers – Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel 3:4 OT (0:0, 2:2, 1:1)
Bottom-placed Unterland pushed Kitzbühel to the limit, but the Tyroleans ultimately prevailed in overtime. After a goalless first period, Kitzbühel took the lead, only for the hosts to turn the game. KEC bounced back and it was a 2:2 game after 40 minutes. Unterland struck again in the third, but the eagles responded once more. In overtime, Loshing netted the game-winner — his second goal of the night — just 18 seconds before the buzzer.
Rittner Buam SkyAlps – HDD Jesenice 2:4 (1:1, 1:1, 0:2)
Ritten’s five-game winning streak came to an end. The South Tyroleans made a promising start as Manuel Öhler opened the scoring, but Koblar equalized before the first break. In the second frame, Felicetti restored Ritten’s lead, only for Oblak to level the game again with a long-range shot. In the final period, Jesenice showed their finishing touch: Slivnik put the visitors ahead for the first time, and Burgar added a fourth. Despite Ritten’s late push, the score remained 2–4.
S.G. Cortina Hafro – HC Migross Asiago 5:2 (2:0, 1:0, 2:2)
Cortina celebrated its fifth straight win. Massimo Pietroniro opened the scoring and extended the lead to 3–0 in the second period. Early in the third, Kalajanniska made it 4–0 before Asiago struck twice in quick succession to narrow the gap. However, Cortina remained in full control and wrapped up a convincing 5–2 victory. For Asiago, it was the third straight defeat.
HC Gherdeina valgardena.it – Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 6:3 (0:0, 3:2, 3:1)
After a goalless opening period, more than 1,100 fans witnessed nine goals in total. Sterzing twice took the lead, but Gardena equalized both times and turned the game around midway through the second frame. In the third period, the “Furie” pulled away to a clear 6–3 home win. Pitschieler recorded a hat-trick, while newcomer Dostalek scored twice in his debut appearance.
Alps Hockey League
Mon, 22.12.2025:
KHL Sisak - EK Die Zeller Eisbären 4:0 (1:0, 2:0, 1:0)
Referees: BULOVEC, SNOJ, Legat, Wendner
Goals EKZ: Yeob (6., 44.), Panasenko (22./SH), Brus (36.)
HC Meran/o Pircher - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 3:2 SO (1:1, 1:0, 0:1)
Referees: OREL, UNTERWEGER, Abeltino, Fecchio
Goals HCM: Stefanson (11.), Cruseman (40./PP), Claesson (PS)
Goals RBJ: Schuster (9.), Eliseev (44./PP2)
Rittner Buam SkyAlps - HDD Jesenice 2:4 (1:1, 1:1, 0:2)
Referees: BERGANT, WINKLER, Markizeti, Strimitzer
Goals RIT: M. Öhler (9.), Felicetti (28.)
Goals JES: Koblar (16.), Oblak (31.), Slivnik (44.), Burgar (50.)
Hockey Unterland Cavaliers - Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel 3:4 OT (0:0, 2:2, 1:1)
Referees: BENVEGNU, RIVIS, Callovni, Grisenti
Goals HCU: E. Potsinok (25.), Kuafmann (30.), Galimberti (45.)
Goals KEC: Loshing (23./PP, 65.), Fröwis (39.), Bretschneider (49.)
HC Gherdeina valgardena.it - Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 6:3 (0:0, 3:2, 3:1)
Referees: GIACOMOZZI, HUBER, Rinker, Rivis
Goals GHE: Pitschieler (26., 27., 57.), Dostalek (29./PP, 55.), Kasslatter (48.)
Goals WSV: Rämö (21./PP2), Zandegiacomo (26.), Conci (60.)
S.G. Cortina Hafro - HC Migross Asiago 5:2 (2:0, 1:0, 2:2)
Referees: PINIE, STEFENELLI, Brondi, Cristeli
Goals SGC: M. Pietroniro (9., 28.), Sanna (16.), Kalajanniska (41.), Remolato (60./EN)
Goals HCA: Parco (46.), Porco (47.)
Photo: BK PHOTO