Release from 21.09.2025

S.G. Cortina Hafro opens season with shutout win in Merano

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S.G. Cortina Hafro kicked off their Alps Hockey League campaign in style, celebrating a 3-0 road victory against HC Meran/o on Sunday evening.

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In the only game of the day, both teams made their season debut in Merano. The visitors from Cortina took control early, with Johannes Stoffling scoring the game-winning goal midway through the opening period. Shortly before the first intermission, Kris Pietroniro doubled the lead on the power play.

HC Meran/o tried to fight back but could not find a way past the strong Cortina defense and goaltending. The hosts failed to convert on seven power-play opportunities, while Cortina capitalized once from five chances. In the final minute of regulation, Niccolò Remolato sealed the win with an empty-netter.

With the 3-0 shutout, head coach Gaber Glavic’s team started the new season confidently, while Merano will look to bounce back in their next outing.

Alps Hockey League, So, 21.09.2025
HC Meran/o Pircher - S.G. Cortina Hafro 0:3 (0:2,0:0,0:1)
Referees: BENVEGNU, RIVIS, Brondi, Rivis
Goals SGC: Stoffling (10.), Pietroniro (17./pp1), Remolato (60.)

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