Top 2 earned wins, VSV left the bottom of the table

EC-KAC has controlled most of the game. Hundertpfund gave Klagenfurt a 1:0 lead (8.). The Black Wings responded in minute 16: After a mistake by the Red Jackets, Umicevic skated alone infront of the net and scored. In period 2 the game got more chippy. Klagenfurt had more Power Plays and therefore more from the game. First, Kozek gave the Red Jackets the lead again with a Power Play goal in minute 33. But, the Steel Citizens stayed unimpressed and responded with a Power Play goal scored by Schofield just 246 seconds later – 2:2. Period 3 started perfect for Klagenfurt. In minute 44, the Red Jackets re-took the lead with another Power Play goal netted by Stefan Geier from the center-position. Klagenfurt defended their lead until the end, but could not extend the score in further Power Play situations.

Goals KAC: Hundertpfund (8.), Kozek (33./pp), St. Geier (44/pp.)

Goals BWL: Umicevic (16.), Schofield (37./pp)

 

The goalies Robin Rahm (G99) and Rasmus Rinne (DEC) allowed no goals in the first 20 minutes. The break-through has finally come in minute 22: O’Donnell deflected the puck after a shot from Leduc and gave the guests a 1:0-lead in the teams first Power Play of the game. Then, in minute 31, Trotter returned from the penalty box, got the puck and scored the 2:0. The Styrians were applying pressure on their opponent, but DEC-goalie Rasmus Rinne, who had 45 saves, or the post, stopped all shots. On the other side, Timmins (57./EN) and Haberl (60.) added two late goals. So, the Dornbirn Bulldogs won 4:0 in Graz.

Goals DEC: O’Donnell (22./pp), Trotter (31.) Timmins (57./EN), Haberl (60.).

 

The spusu Vienna Capitals have applied pressure on their opponent from the beginning. The Leader was quickly rewarded for his effort. Romig (2.) and Schneider 6.) gave their team a 2:0-lead after just 360 seconds. The hosts were the chiefs on the ice in the next minutes too, but the score remained unchanged after 20 minutes. Period 2 started perfect for the hosts as well: Holzapfel netted the 3:0 from near the right post after just 216 seconds. Innsbruck's Sharks did more for the offense now and the game got more chippy as well. In minute 32, Innsbruck was on a Power Play, but DeSousa netted the 4:0 shorthanded. The West-Austrians showed character and responded quickly: Lavoie potted Innsbrucks first goal from near the left circle still in the Power Play.The Tyroleans tried to get back into the game in period three, but the Vienna Capitals defended well. In minute 57, Mario Lamoureux netted the second goal for the guests. The Sharks got an extra boost, but Yogan missed a big chance. On the other side, Tessier decided the game for the Leader with an empty net goal in minute 59 – 5:2. The Caps won 5:3 in the end and stayed Leader as well.

Goals VIC: Romig (2.), Schneider (6.), Holzapfel (24.), DeSousa (32./sh), Tessier (59./sh/EN)

Goals HCI: Lavoie (33./pp), M. Lamoureux (56.), Yogan (60./pp)

 

EC Red Bull Salzburg was the chief on the ice in Villach in period one (10:4-shots). The Mozart Citizens were finally rewarded for their effort: Dominique Heinrich potted the 1:0 from the distance (15.). After the re-start, the game was offensively played from each team. And EC Panaceo VSV has finally rewarded for their effort with the 1:1 netted by Alderson after a great solo in minute 30. The blue & white Eagles had a perfect start into period three: Sauve made the 2:1 in a Power Play from the right circle after just 60 seconds. The Red Bulls stayed unimpressed and responded just 245 seconds later with their second goal netted by Schiechl from the center-position (46.). The game went to Overtime and even to Shoot Out, where DeSantis netted the Game Winner for Villach. The Eagles left the bottom of the table.

Goals VSV: Alderson (30.), Sauve (41./pp), DeSantis (65./SO)

Goals RBS: Heinrich (15.), Schiechl (46.).

 

HC Orli Znojmo searched their luck in the offense in Bozen in period 1 (14:6-shots), but goalie Irving was to beat just once by Stretch (9.). The Foxes had a perfect start into period 2: Findlay netted the 1:1 after just 211 seconds from near the left post. But, the „Red Eagles“ stayed unimpressed and responded quickly: Kalus scored the 2:1 from the middle distance just 123 seconds later. The next goal came just another 121 seconds later on the other side with Insam scoring the 2:2. In period 3, Petan and Brace with his first #EBELgoal gave the "Foxes" a 4:2-lead. Bernard and MacKenzie missed good chances for a higher lead. On the other side, Kalus netted the 3:4 (56.) with a blueliner. But, Bozen defended their lead in the final minutes and moved up to the fourth place.

Goals HCB: Findlay (24.), Insam (28.), Petan (45.), Brace (54.)

Goals ZNO: Stretch (9.), Kalus (26., 56.).

 

The Bears welcomed their old rivals from Hungary in Zagreb on Friday night. Fehervar was dominant throughout the game and earned the clear-cut victory. The first period almost saw the home team hold on to the draw, but 4 seconds before the end Kuralt scored the go-ahead for the visitors: first he took a shot from the left, the Bears' goalie deflected but the puck came back from behind the net to give Kuralt a second chance that he doesn't miss. The Croats played a level game to start the second period but after a penalty to Robar, Fehervar pressed hard and doubled the lead through Sarauer in the 27th minute. The visitors were pressing hard to continue the game, Rosandic in Medvescak's net was making some great saves to keep the game close. But in the 35th minute Sarauer didn't give him any chances and scored his second of the night. Nothing really changed in the third period - the visitors were being more active and it paid off with two more goals. Kuralt scored to make it 4:0 in the 55th minute after a nifty pass from Hari from behind the goal, Kuralt was alone in front and easily scored. The goal was the last for Rosandic, who made way for youngster Nikolic to stand between the pipes. That was Nikolic's debut in the league. That didn't stop Kuralt from completing the hattrick - again the same combination from before Hari from behind the net to Kuralt who makes it look easy. Fehervar AV19 won 5:0 with goalie Daniel Kornakker celebrating his first Shut Out in the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga.
Goals AVS: Kuralt (20., 55., 58.), Sarauer (27./pp), K. Szabo (35.)