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The international break is over, and the win2day ICE Hockey League returns with plenty of action as the regular season enters its second third. ORF Sport+ will broadcast Wednesday’s Western Derby between HC TIWAG Innsbruck and the Pioneers Vorarlberg live. The round also features a top-of-the-table clash between HC Falkensteiner Pustertal and HK Olimpija Ljubljana. Meanwhile, the Steinbach Black Wings Linz look to extend their winning streak when visiting EC-KAC, while both Hungarian teams enjoy home ice this Wednesday.

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18:30 | FTC-Telekom vs. Vienna Capitals | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
The Vienna Capitals return from the international break with a fresh start: Kevin Constantine has taken over as head coach. The American is a familiar face in the league – during the 2021/22 season, he guided Hydro Fehérvár AV19 all the way to the finals. Now he makes his comeback behind the bench in Budapest, this time as head coach of the Caps. The opening game of the restart already carries major importance: FTC-Telekom and the Vienna Capitals are tied on points in tenth and eleventh place. The loser of this matchup will temporarily drop outside the pre-playoff positions. The Hungarians struggled before the break, suffering six consecutive defeats.

19:15 | EC-KAC vs. Steinbach Black Wings Linz | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Two in-form teams go head-to-head as EC-KAC hosts the Steinbach Black Wings Linz. The Upper Austrians won their last five games before the break, making them the hottest team in the league. Klagenfurt, on the other hand, leads the league when looking at the last ten games in isolation. Wednesday’s clash will show which team managed to carry its momentum through the break. The first meeting this season, played in October, ended in a narrow KAC win – Jan Muršak scored twice, including the game-winner just two minutes from time. Since then, Linz has climbed to eighth place in the standings, though the top seven remain a bit out of reach.

19:15 | Hydro Fehérvár AV19 vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Hydro Fehérvár AV19 also presents a new face behind the bench: Canadian coach Ted Dent took over during the international break. His debut won’t be an easy one, as the current third-placed HCB Südtirol Alperia visits Székesfehérvár.
The first encounter between these two teams went clearly in Bolzano’s favor after a strong final period. Fehérvár picked up only one win in its last six games before the break, slipping to ninth place – just one point ahead of eleventh-placed Vienna. Bolzano, meanwhile, sits comfortably as the closest pursuer of the top two and has one game in hand.

19:15 | HC TIWAG Innsbruck vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg | LIVE on ORF Sport+
HC TIWAG Innsbruck welcomes the Pioneers Vorarlberg for the second Western Derby of the season – LIVE on ORF Sport+. After a thrilling first encounter in Feldkirch, where the Sharks edged out a 3:2 win, another intense and crucial matchup is expected in Innsbruck. Both teams currently find themselves at the lower end of the standings and are fighting to stay in touch with the top ten – making every point in this direct duel vital. For Innsbruck, former Pioneers forward Steven Owre leads the team in scoring with 16 points (8 goals, 8 assists). On the Pioneers’ side, Collin Adams has been a consistent producer with 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists).

19:45 | HC Falkensteiner Pustertal vs. Olimpija Ljubljana | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
The win2day ICE Hockey League resumes with a true top matchup: league leaders HC Falkensteiner Pustertal host second-placed HK Olimpija Ljubljana. Both teams have impressed with consistent performances so far, battling closely for first place. Ljubljana’s “Dragons” shine with offensive firepower – 80 goals in 16 games – and an outstanding power play operating at 31.9%. Pustertal, meanwhile, relies on its top line featuring Cole Bardreau, Henry Bowlby, and Nick Saracino. Just one point separates the two sides, meaning this head-to-head will decide who takes over the league lead. More information about the top duel.

win2day ICE Hockey League – Round 18 | Wednesday, November 12, 2025

18:30 FTC-Telekom vs. Vienna Capitals | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Referees: HLAVATY, PIRAGIC, Konc, Weiss

19:15 EC-KAC vs. Steinbach Black Wings Linz | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Referees: STERNAT, ZRNIC, Bärnthaler, Wimmler

19:15 Hydro Fehérvár AV19 vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Referees: NAGY, REZEK, Riecken, Vaczi

19:15 HC TIWAG Innsbruck vs. Pioneers Vorarlberg | LIVE on ORF Sport+
Referees: HUBER, SEEWALD, Pardatscher, Rigoni

19:45 HC Falkensteiner Pustertal vs. Olimpija Ljubljana | LIVE on Sporteurope.TV
Referees: NIKOLIC, OFNER, Fleischmann, Martin*