Release from 01.04.2026

Semifinal 4 on Thursday in South Tyrol

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After three home wins, EK Zeller Eisbären lead their best-of-seven semifinal series against HC Gherdeina 2–1. The fourth clash will take place in Wolkenstein on Thursday. So far this season, the South Tyroleans have won all three of their home games against the Pinzgau side. Meanwhile, HC Meran/o Pircher and KHL Sisak will meet again on Wednesday and Thursday in a doubleheader.

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Following their 2–1 home victory on Tuesday, which gave them a 2–1 lead in the series, the defending champions will travel to Wolkenstein again on Thursday. With another win, Zell could claim their first match pucks. However, Gherdeina have been flawless on home ice against Zell am See this season, winning all three matchups. The South Tyroleans have recently shown great discipline and tactical structure.

Meran and Sisak will meet again on Wednesday and Thursday. During their first doubleheader in Croatia, both sides picked up one win apiece. The “Eagles” turned Game 1 around in the third period, while the hosts dominated on Sunday with a convincing 10–3 victory. Meran has won five of its last six home games, whereas Sisak has dropped four of its previous six on the road. Of the four meetings in Meran so far, the home team has prevailed three times. Their most recent clash on January 8, 2026, however, ended in a 3–1 win for the visitors.

Alps Hockey League, Semi-final

Wed, 01/04/2026
20:00: HC Merano/o Pircher - KHL Sisak
Referees: BULOVEC, LAZZERI, Abeltini, Jeram
Standings in the ‘best-of-7’ series: 1-1

Thu, 02/04/2026
19:30: HC Gherdeina valgardena.it - EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Referees: HLAVATY, SNOJ, Arlic, Dummermuth-Haas
Standings in the 'best-of-7' series: 1:2

20:00: HC Meran/o Pircher - KHL Sisak
Referees: HUBER, WINKLER, Brondi, Ilmer

All matches will be shown LIVE on valcome.tv.

Photo: Matthäus Kostner