Top duels in the Qualification Round

Masterround:
Thu, 03.02.2022, 19:00: HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice - Rittner Buam
Referees: DURCHNER, REZEK, Arlic, Pötscher

After eleven wins in a row, Jesenice had to admit defeat against Asiago at the weekend and thus slipped down to third place in the Masterround. Besides the new leader from Asiago, the Rittner Buam also passed the Slovenians in the standings. The South Tyroleans started the intermediate round with two shutout victories. In the two duels against Jesenice so far this season, things didn't go so well for the Heiskanen team, as they lost both games and conceded 13 goals.

Thu, 03.02.2022, 20:30: SHC Fassa Falcons - EHC Lustenau
Referees: PINIE, STEFENELLI, Bedana, Cristeli | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

The Fassa Falcons made it to the Masterround on the last matchday of the regular season, but were defeated twice recently. The fifth-placed Italians are now four points behind Lustenau, who are currently in last place for the direct quarterfinals qualification. The team from Vorarlberg last won at Cortina. In the only duel of the season between Fassa and Lustenau, the Lions narrowly prevailed 2:1 at home. The EHC have won four of the five AHL games in Canazei so far.

Thu, 03.02.2022, 20:30: Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey - S.G. Cortina Hafro
Referees: GIACOMOZZI, SORAPERRA, Mantovani, Piras | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

After their opening win in Lustenau, Asiago stormed to the top of the table with a victory at Jesenice. In the last four home games, however, victory and defeat alternated for the Italians. Opponents Cortina are still waiting for their first point in the Masterround, but the last games against Asiago do not promise much confidence. Because the yellow-reds won five in a row.

Qualification Round A:
Thu, 03.02.2022, 19:00: EC Die Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel - EC-KAC Future Team
Referees: RUETZ, WALLNER, Huber, Rinker | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

After the 0:8 defeat against Bregenzerwald, Kitzbühel struck back in the first game of neo-head coach Jocke Andersson. The Tyroleans beat Red Bull Hockey Juniors 1:0 after shootout and have renewed hopes for a pre-playoff spot. While the eagles are three points off third place, the still pointless KAC - with one game less - is under pressure. The Carinthians were beaten in their only game against Sterzing, their sixth defeat in a row. In the seasonal comparison the score is 1:1, both duels were decided by only one goal difference.

Thu, 03.02.2022, 19:15: Red Bull Hockey Juniors - EC Bregenzerwald
Referees: PAHOR, PODLESNIK, Eisl, Wimmler | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

Salzburg - despite the defeat in Kitzbühel - have a comfortable eight-point lead on fourth place. However, the Qualification Round A leaders have stumbled at home in recent weeks, winning only two of their six home games. Their opponents Bregenzerwald only played one game in the intermediate round, a resounding victory over Kitzbühel. The Juniors and ECB faced each other twice relatively early in the season, with each team winning their home game.

Qualification Round B:
Thu, 03.02.2022, 19:00: BEMER VEU Feldkirch - HC Meran/o Pircher
Referees: HOLZER, LEGA, Bassani, Spiegel | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

BEMER VEU Feldkirch have been able to prolong their run of success also in the intermediate round, the 6:1 against the Silver Caps on Saturday was already the tenth win in a row. The club also reacted quickly to the departure of Marcell Revesz and signed Swedish forward Jesper Eriksson on a tryout basis. The 20-year-old was previously with the Niagara Predators in the Canadian junior league GMHL and was the top scorer for his team. The newcomer will be available for the Vorarlberg team in the home game against Meran. While Feldkirch is in third place, the fifth-placed South Tyroleans are under pressure after two defeats. However, the season's balance so far is in favour of the league newcomers, who have won both duels.

Thu, 03.02.2022, 19:25: Vienna Capitals Silver - Steel Wings Linz
Referees: BRUNNER, WUNTSCHEK, Bergant, Voican | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

The Vienna Capitals Silver had to admit defeat twice within 24 hours and currently have the worst cards in the fight for the pre-playoff places. However, the fourth-placed Steel Wings Linz are one of their "favourite teams", as Vienna won three of four AHL duels. This season, both teams have one home win each. The Upper Austrians are currently only two points behind third place.

Thu, 03.02.2022, 20:30: HC Gherdeina valgardena.it - EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Referees: BENVEGNU, MOSCHEN, Da Pian, De Zordo | >> PPV-LIVESTREAM <<

The two top teams of Qualification Round B face each other in Wolkenstein. Gardena showed offensive strength recently, scoring a total of 17 goals in the games against Klagenfurt, Linz and Vienna. The South Tyroleans also lead the table by three points ahead of Zell am See. The Salzburgers quickly recovered from the home defeat against Feldkirch, when they gave away a three-goal lead. They secured second place with a win in Meran. This season, Zell am See also won both previous comparisons with Gröden.