Release from 03.12.2018
Tue, 04.12.2018: VEU Feldkirch vs. HC Gherdeina valgardena.it (19:30)
Referees: GAMPER, WALLNER, Martin, Rinker.
After three straight road-wins in Gröden (4:1), Dornbirn (5:1) and Jesenice (5:1), VEU Feldkirch will be in action infront of their fans on Tuesday again. The Austrians will welcome HC Gherdeina valgardena.it. The Vorarlberger have started their good run against the Italians eleven days ago. Besides, Robin Soudek and Company have been on fire lately too: The West-Austrians have netted 14 goals out of their last three matches. On top of that, the Vorarlberger have scored most goals (83) and are ranked on place 2. But, watch out: HC Gherdeina valgardena.it has earned two straight wins against Hockey Milano Rossoblu (4:0) and EC Bregenzerwald (3:2) lately. Furtermore: The VEU has been successful in four consecutive clashes with the Furies. The Italians got their only victory in Feldkirch on Januar 10th 2017.
Tue, 04.12.2018: Rittner Buam vs. Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan (Klobenstein, 20:00)
Referees: HOLZER, STRASSER, M. Cristeli, De Zordo.
The Rittner Buam and Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan will have a quick reunion in Klobenstein on Tuesday. The two Italians have faced each other just two days ago: The „Broncos“ have been successful (3:0) against the Vice-Champion at home and have stopped the South Tyroleans good run after eight straight wins. Besides, Sterzing has extended their good run as well: Kyle Just and Co. earned points out of their last six games (five wins) and overtook the Rittner Buam in the ranking too. While the "Broncos" moved up to place 7, the Italian Champion dropped in the ranking to place 9. But, watch out! Klobenstein was unassailable, during the last weeks: The Rittner Buam have won eight consecutive home-games. Furthermore, the Vice-Champion has been successful in seven straight home-games against Sterzing too. The Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan have earned their last win in Klobenstein on September 30th 2014 or 1.525 days ago. Besides, the Italian clash is the meeting of the two fairest teams as well: Sterzing got just 177 PIM so far, Rittner Buam 197 PIM.
Tue, 04.12.2018: HC Pustertal Wölfe vs. EC „Die Adler“ Stadtwerke Kitzbühel (Bruneck, 20:00)
Referees: BAJT, BENVEGNU, Markizeti, Rigoni.
EC „Die Adler“ Stadtwerke Kitzbühel are looking forward to a difficult road-game in Bruneck on Tuesday. Because, Bruneck has been unassailable 2018/2019 so far: Colin Furlong and Company have won all eleven home-games and have allowed just 15 goals! Besides, the Canadian netminder is unbeaten at home for 123 minutes: The Leader won their last two home-games against Champion Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey 1935 (4:0) and HC Gherdeina valgardena.it (8:0)! Furthermore, the wolves have a perfect home-record against the Tyroleans as well. But, watch out: The Eagles have won at least two out of their last four road-games.
Thu, 06.12.2018: Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan vs. EHC Alge Elastic Lustenau (Sterzing, 20:00)
Referees: LESNIAK, PAHOR, Bedana, Piras.
EHC Alge Elastic Lustenau will travel for the 2nd time within just 14 days to Sterzing on Thursday! The two teams have shown different faces lately: While the „Lions“ have been defeated in all (three) road-games in Feldkirch (1:6), Sterzing (1:2/OT) and in Cortina (3:5) since the November Break, the Broncos have been convincing in their own building: The Italians got points out of their last nine home-games (eight wins)! Besides, the Broncos have played strong defense at home lately too: Gianluca Vallini and Company have allowed just three goals out of their last three home-games. On Saturday, the Broncos have even celebrated a 3:0-Shut Out home win against Italian Champion Rittner Buam. Kyle Just and Co. will play their second match within 48 hours. First, the Italians will visit Klobenstein on Tuesday…
Thu, 06.12.2018: HC Fassa Falcons vs. Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey 1935 (20:30)
Referees: FAJDIGA, F. GIACOMOZZI, Mantovani, Snoj.
HC Fassa Falcons (16.) and Champion Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey 1935 (6.) will try to return on the winning street on Thursday. The Champion stayed without points in Bruneck lately and has failed to score as well (0:4). Fassa has even lost six consecutive matches. Besides, the Falcons haven’t scored a goal in Salzburg on Saturday too (0:7). - The „Yellow-Reds“ will travel with good memories to Fassa. Asiago has been successful in five straight meetings with the Falcons, who got their last win over the Champion at home on January 14th 2016 or 1.054 days ago.
Picture: O. Brunner