Release from 18.10.2026

Sabres reclaim top spot | MAC hand Lady Hawks first defeat

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MAC Budapest celebrated a successful weekend in the European Women’s Hockey League. After their shootout win over the Sabres St. Pölten, the Hungarians claimed a 4–1 victory over the VSV Lady Hawks on Sunday, handing them their first defeat of the season. St. Pölten, meanwhile, cruised to a 6–0 win at Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia and reclaimed first place in the standings.

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MAC Budapest and the VSV Lady Hawks, both coming off victories on Saturday, faced each other in a tightly contested and scoreless game for long stretches. Kinga Jókai-Szilágyi finally put the hosts ahead on the power play in the 44th minute. Two more goals followed within three minutes to make it 3–0 and effectively settle the contest. Megan Breen added a fourth goal, while Sara Confidenti scored a consolation goal shortly before the end.

The Sabres St. Pölten, who had suffered a shootout defeat against Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia the previous day, responded in emphatic fashion. A shot count of 57–7 and a final score of 6–0 told the story. Ashley Taciuk put the visitors ahead early and made it 2–0 in the middle frame. After Tamina Schall got on the scoresheet, Hana Obermayr completed a hat trick. With the win, the Lower Austrians moved back to the top of the EWHL standings.

European Women's Hockey League | Sun, 18.10.2026
Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia – Sabres St. Pölten 0:6
MAC Budapest – VSV Lady Hawks 4:1