Release from 30.03.2019

Semifinals #2 in Klagenfurt and Salzburg on Sunday

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The semifinals in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga will continue with game #2 in Klagenfurt and Salzburg on Sunday.

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Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, Semifinals #2 (best of seven):
Sun, 31.03.2019: EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. spusu Vienna Capitals (14:00, ServusTV and www.servushockeynight.com live)
Sun, 31.03.2019: EC-KAC vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers (19:15, SKY Sport 6 HD live)
 
Sun, 31.03.2019: EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. spusu Vienna Capitals (14:00, ServusTV and www.servushockeynight.com live)
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, STERNAT, Pardatscher, Schauer.
best-of-seven-series: 0:1
• EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. spusu Vienna Capitals is the meeting of the best offensive teams: The Caps have netted most goals (237), Salzburg 2nd most goals (227) so far. Besides, the Capitals forwards Christopher DeSousa (42) and Peter Schneider (39) have potted most season-goals so far.
• The fans can expect a long and intense Playoff match in Salzburg on Sunday. The last three contests in the Mozart City went into a Shoot Out. Besides, semifinal #1 was close to be decided after Overtime as well. But, Chris DeSousa managed to score the Game Winner for the Caps in minute 56. 
• spusu Vienna Capitals will travel with much confidence to Salzburg. Peter Schneider and Company have been successful in four straight (Playoff-) games, allowing just seven goals, while scoring 18 goals.
• But, watch out: The Red Bulls have been convincing at home in the Playoffs: The Vice-Champion has won all (three) home-games in the Post Season so far.
• The spusu Vienna Capitals are ahead of EC Red Bull Salzburg in all special statistics in the Playoffs (Powerplay, Penalty Killing, scoring efficiency, Fair Play and number of viewers). The Caps are even leading the Penalty Killing- (PK%: 89.3) and scoring% statistics (12.84%) in the Playoffs.
Quotes:
Raphael Herburger, forward EC Red Bull Salzburg: „We have to fight again and take better advantage from our chances. We will go for our first win in the series infront of our fans!“
Dave Cameron, Head Coach spusu Vienna Capitals: „I like the early starting time, it’s similar to the NHL. I think, we can play even on a higher level.“

Sun, 31.03.2019: EC-KAC vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers (19:15, SKY Sport 6 HD live)
Referees: BALUSKA, STOLC, Nothegger, Seewald.
best-of-seven-series: 1:0
• EC-KAC has won semifinal #1 1:0/OT in Graz on Friday. Liivik potted the Game Winner in minute 97, while goalie Haugen stopped all 50 shots from the 99ers. The best-of-seven-series will continue with game #2 in Klagenfurt on Sunday. The „Pack“-derby is broadcasted live by SKY Sport 6 HD on Sunday at 19:15.
• Moser Medical Graz99ers couldn’t score against EC-KAC for 163 minutes and 18 seconds! The Styrians lost the last two meetings against Klagenfurt 0:1/OT (at home). Daniel Oberkofler has been the 99ers‘ last goal-scorer vs. EC-KAC in the Intermediate Round, when beating the Red Jackets 4:1 in their builiding.
• So, the 99ers will travel with good memories to Klagenfurt on Sunday. The Styrians have even won seven consecutive matches in the Carinthian Capital, allowing a maximum of two goals per game. EC-KAC got their last home-win against the Mur Citizens on February 21st 2016 or 1.133 days ago.
• EC-KAC has been convincing at home in this Post Season: The Red Jackets have left the ice as the winner in all (three) home-games in this Playoffs so far.
• Klagenfurts Nicholas Petersen (69 points – 27G/42A) and 99er Colton Yellow Horn (62 points – 25G/37A) are their teams best scorers.
Quotes:
Clemens Unterweger, defenseman EC-KAC: „We all know the strengths of the other team. We have to be ready again and continue playing with confidence.“
Dominik Grafenthin, forward Moser Medical Graz99ers: „We have to be foccussed and we have to be effective infront of the net!“