Sisak back on top | Wins for Ritten and Asiago in the race for the Top 5

KHL Sisak – HC Gherdëina valgardena.it 4:1 (2:0, 0:1, 2:0)
Sisak reclaimed the league lead with another home victory. The Croatians took an early lead through Brus (8’) in front of over 2,300 fans, and Yeob doubled the advantage before the first intermission. Gardena came alive after the restart and cut the deficit to 1–2 thanks to newcomer Dostalek on the power play. The game stayed close until the final minutes, when Sisak scored twice more to secure their second home win over the South Tyroleans this season.

EK Die Zeller Eisbären – Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 3:4 (1:0, 1:4, 1:0)
After more than a year and a half, Sterzing finally celebrated another win in Zell am See. The home side struck late in the first period in front of 2,700 fans, but the Broncos took control in the middle frame. Cianfrone equalized before Livingston (2) and Gschliesser extended the lead to 4–1 by the 38th minute. The defending champion pulled one back, but could not close the gap before the final minute. Although they managed to make it 3–4, Zell am See had to accept their second straight defeat.

Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel – HC Migross Asiago 1:4 (0:2, 1:1, 0:1)
Asiago ended its three-game losing streak with a convincing win on the road. New signing Traversa played a key role, scoring twice to put the visitors ahead. Kitzbühel pulled one back before more than 1,100 spectators, but Asiago quickly restored the two-goal cushion. In 5-on-3 power play late in the game, debutant Johnson sealed the 4–1 final score, keeping Asiago in sixth place.

EC Bregenzerwald – Rittner Buam SkyAlps 1:5 (0:2, 1:1, 0:2)
After an even and somewhat scrappy opening, Ritten made the most of its chances: Felicetti (13’) and Welychka (19’) gave the visitors a 2–0 first-period lead. Early in the second, Cuglietta made it 3–0 with a solo effort. Bregenzerwald remained dangerous on the power play and got on the board through Lipsbergs (32’). The hosts pressed for the next goal in front of more than 1,000 fans but were repeatedly denied by the outstanding Ritten goalie Furlong. In the final minute, two more goals sealed a 5–1 win and secured fifth place for the Buam.

S.G. Cortina Hafro – HC Meran/o Pircher 3:2 SO (1:1, 1:0, 0:1)
Both sides found the net early, making it 1–1 after just four minutes, before the next goal came midway through the second period. Pomanin put Cortina back in front on the power play. Merano stayed within reach and equalized six minutes before the end of regulation through Gellon. The visitors could not capitalize on a man advantage in overtime, and in the shootout, Kalajanniska — who had also opened the scoring — converted the decisive attempt. It marked Cortina’s sixth consecutive victory.

Alps Hockey League:
Fri, 26.12.2025:
EC Bregenzerwald – Rittner Buam SkyAlps 1:5 (0:2, 1:1, 0:2)
Referees: HUBER, SPIEGEL, Dummermuth-Haas, Seewald J.
Goal ECB: Lipsbergs (32./PP)
Goals RIT: Felicetti (13.), Welychka (19.), Cuglietta (22.), R: Öhler (60./EN), Graf (60.)

Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel – HC Migross Asiago 1:4 (0:2, 1:1, 0:1)
Referees: MOSCHEN, WINKLER, Fecchio, Ilmer
Goal KEC: Hanl (25.)
Goals HCA: Traversa (12., 15.), Calisti (33.), Johnson (60./PP2)

EK Die Zeller Eisbären – Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan 3:4 (1:0, 1:4, 1:0)
Referees: OREL, UNTERWEGER, Strimitzer, Wucherer
Goals EKZ: Huard (19.), Stiegler (39.), Zauner (60.)
Goals WSV: Cianfrone (24.), Livingston (28., 38./PP), Gschliesser (33.)

KHL Sisak – HC Gherdeina valgardena.it 4:1 (2:0, 0:1, 2:0)
Referees: LEBEN, METZINGER, Arlic, Preiser
Goals: SIS: Brus (8.), Yeob (18.), Dumcius (56.), Puzic (59./PP)
Goal GHE: Dostalek (31./PP)

S.G. Cortina Hafro – HC Meran/o Pircher 3:2 SO (1:1, 1:0, 0:1)
Referees: LAZZERI, VIRTA, Brondi, Cusin
Goals SGC: Kalajanniska (3., 65./PS), Pompanin (28.)
Goals HCM: Cruseman (4.), Gellon (55.)

Photo: Serena Fantini