Release from 21.11.2024
The race for the top spot in the table tightened, but ultimately, the EK Die Zeller Eisbären retained their position with a 4:1 home win in the top clash against SIJ Acroni Jesenice. Meanwhile, table bottom Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan delivered a surprise with a narrow 6:5 victory at home against KHL Sisak. The Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel secured the second spot in the standings with a 4:1 away win over HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, while the Hockey Unterland Cavaliers shone at home with a 1–0 shutout win against EC Bregenzerwald. Additionally, the Rittner Buam SkyAlps and HC Meran/o Pircher impressed with strong home performances.
The SIJ Acroni Jesenice visited league leaders EK Die Zeller Eisbären in the top clash, which ended in a 4:1 victory for the home side. Philip Putnik set the tone for the "Polar Bears" with a brace in the second period, followed by another goal just before the second intermission, leaving the Slovenian guests with no response. Jesenice managed to score an early goal in the third period by Gregor Koplar, signaling a potential comeback, but an empty-net goal for Zell sealed the victory and ensured their continued top position.
Sterzing surprises Sisak
The Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan pulled off a surprise against now third-placed KHL Sisak, securing a narrow 6:5 victory on home ice. After a 2:2 tie in the first period, the Croatians surged ahead with three goals, only for the South Tyroleans to respond, entering the second intermission trailing 3:5. The final period went in favor of the Broncos, who scored three unanswered goals to claim the win. James Livingston and Connor Sanvido for Wipptal, as well as Ivan Puzic for Sisak, stood out with two goals each.
Kitzbühel shines with an away win
The Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel delivered a 4:1 away victory against HC Gherdeina valgardena.it, climbing to second place in the standings. The first period saw the Eagles take a two-goal lead, and the South Tyroleans’ sole response of the night came in the second period. Kitzbühel extended their lead with two more goals, including a brace by Christopher Schutz.
Shutout Victory for the Cavaliers
The Hockey Unterland Cavaliers achieved a 1:0 win at home against EC Bregenzerwald. Michael Peter Sullmann Pilsner scored the only goal of the game early on. Goaltender Tizian Giovanelli earned his first shutout of the season, playing a crucial role in lifting the team to sixth place in the standings.
Ritten’s Decisive victory
The Rittner Buam claimed a dominant 7:1 victory at home against HK RST Pellet Celje. After a 1:1 tie in the first period, Ritten launched an offensive onslaught, scoring six unanswered goals. Diego Cuglietta impressed with a hat trick for the South Tyroleans.
Meran holds off Salzburg
HC Meran/o Pircher secured a 3:2 home win against the Red Bull Hockey Juniors. Despite trailing 0:1 in the first period, the hosts equalized while shorthanded and scored twice in the final period. Salzburg narrowed the gap to 2:3 with six minutes remaining but couldn’t complete the comeback, leaving Meran to celebrate an important victory.
Alps Hockey League:
Thursday, 21.11.2024:
EK Die Zeller Eisbären – SIJ Acroni Jesenice 4:1 (0:0, 3:0), 1:1)
Referees: HLAVATY, WENUSCH, Eisl, Wucherer. | Spectators: 1.418
Goals EKZ: 1:0 Berger H. (23.), 2:0 Putnik P. (40.), 3:0 Johansson R. (40./PP1), 4:1 Altmann M. (58./EN)
Goal JES: 3:1 Koblar G. (41.)
Hockey Unterland Cavaliers – EC Bregenzerwald 1:0 (1:0, 0:0, 0:0)
Referees: BULOVEC, LEBEN, Grisenti, Jeram. | Spectators: 312
Goal CAV: Sullmann Pilser M. (1.)
Rittner Buam SkyAlps – HK RST Pellet Celje 7:1 (1:1, 3:0, 3:0)
Referees: MOSCHEN, SPIEGEL, Fecchio, Jäger. | Spectators: 163
Goals RIT: 1:0 Fink K. (12.), 2:1 Lang M. (22.), 3:1 Cuglietta D. (30.), 4:1 Giacomuzzi A. (33.), 5:1 Hjorth E. (43.), 6:1 Cuglietta D. (51./PP1), 7:1 Cuglietta D. (59./PP1)
Goals HKC: 1:1 Jakupovic A. (17.)
Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan – KHL Sisak 6:5 (2:1, 1:3, 3:0)
Referees: GIACOMOZZI, RUETZ, Brondi, Strimitzer. | Spectators: 367
Goals WSV: 1:0 De Lorenzo Meo L. (10.), 2:0 Kruselburger L. (11.), 3:5 Livingston J. (32./PP1), 4:5 Sanvido C. (45./PP1), 5:5 Livingston J. (48.), 6:5 Sanvido C. (52.)
Goals SIS: 2:1 Idzan B. (18./PP1), 2:2 Puzic I. (19.), 2:3 Bronte T. (22.), 2:4 Dobric P. (27.), 2:5 Puzic I. (30.)
HC Gherdeina valgardena.it – Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel 1:4 (0:2, 1:1, 0:1)
Referees: PIRAS, SORAPERRA, Formaioni, Scalzeri. | Spectators: 143
Goal GHE: 1:2 Di Cicco J. (31.)
Goals KEC: 0:1 Wieltschnig P. (4.), 0:2 Schutz C. (19.), 1:3 Fröwis J. (36.), 1:4 Schutz C. (47.)
HC Meran/o Pircher – Red Bull Hockey Juniors 3:2 (0:1, 1:0, 2:1)
Referees: STEFENELLI, VIRTA, Cristeli, Pace. | Spectators: 450
Goals HCM: 0:1 Kolarik L. (13.), 2:1 Golser A. (50.), 3:1 Nakajima T. (52.)
Goals RBJ: 1:1 Rein N. (36./SH1), 3:2 Rebernig A. (55.)