Release from 09.09.2026

Pustertal wins preseason derby against Bolzano

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HC Falkensteiner Pustertal claimed a 6-4 win over HCB Südtirol Alperia in the preseason derby to secure the 2026 Alperia Cup. In front of nearly 1,000 spectators at the Intercable Arena in Brunico, Tommy Purdeller was the only player to score twice.

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Pustertal made a flying start and took a 2-0 lead inside the opening five minutes. Bolzano fought back, however, and levelled the game by the 25th minute. Shortly before the end of the second period, the hosts regained the lead, before Tommy Purdeller made it 4-2 with his first of two goals shortly after the restart.

The game then turned into a thriller, with three goals scored in the 46th and 47th minutes. Two of them went to the visitors, leaving Pustertal with a narrow 5-4 lead. Purdeller sealed the Wolves’ 6-4 home victory with his second goal of the night 36 seconds before the final buzzer.