Release from 13.01.2026

Two games on Wednesday: Linz vs. FTC in a key battle for the Top 10

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Two rescheduled games of Round 45 in the win2day ICE Hockey League are on the program on Wednesday, with both Hungarian teams in action. The reason is the Hungarian Cup Final Four, which takes place at the end of January, when the round would normally be played. While Hydro Fehérvár AV19 host HCB Südtirol Alperia, the matchup between the Steinbach Black Wings Linz and FTC-Telekom features particularly important points in the fight for a Top 10 spot. Budapest currently sit eighth, holding a one-point lead over the ninth-placed Black Wings.

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It will be the third meeting of the season between the Steinbach Black Wings Linz and FTC-Telekom. So far, the home team has prevailed in both encounters (3–1 BWL, 3–2 FTC). With 47 points, FTC are currently eighth, three points ahead of 11th-placed Villach, while Linz have one point fewer and a two-point cushion over 11th place. Both teams therefore have the chance to take a big step toward securing a Pre-Playoff spot on Wednesday. Recent form favors the Black Wings, who suffered a 1–4 loss in Ljubljana in their most recent outing but had previously recorded four wins from five games. The Hungarians picked up two home wins last weekend after suffering six consecutive defeats. On the road, they have been waiting for a win for three games.

Bolzano visit Fehérvár
In the second Wednesday game, seventh-placed Hydro Fehérvár AV19 face fourth-placed HCB Südtirol Alperia. With a regulation-time win, the visitors from Bolzano could draw level on points with third-placed Salzburg. Fehérvár, meanwhile, already trail sixth-placed Pustertal by eight points but also hold an eight-point advantage over 11th-placed Villach. The two previous head-to-head meetings this season were both won by the home team (3–2 SO AVS, 3–0 HCB). Bolzano are currently in strong form, having picked up points in each of their last eight games, although their last three losses all came in overtime or a shootout. Fehérvár most recently suffered a 2–3 shootout loss at home to the Pioneers, after previously recording three straight wins. All Italian fans can watch the game for free on DAZN Italia.

win2day ICE Hockey League:
Wed, 14.01.2026:
19:15: Hydro Fehérvár AV19 – HCB Südtirol Alperia | LIVE on DAZN Italia (only available in Italy)
Referees: PIRAGIC, SMETANA, Riecken, Vaczi

19:15: Steinbach Black Wings Linz – FTC-Telekom
Referees: FICHTNER, OFNER, Jedlicka, Konc

Watch both games live on Sporteurope.tv.