Release from 26.01.2026

Zell am See visits Jesenice | Asiago hosts Ritten

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The final week of the Alps Hockey League regular season begins on Tuesday with two games. Defending champion EK Die Zeller Eisbären travels to Jesenice, while HC Migross Asiago hosts the Rittner Buam SkyAlps. Asiago, riding a streak of nine consecutive league wins, needs just one more point to secure its playoff berth.

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HDD Jesenice – EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Despite leading several times, Jesenice suffered a shootout defeat to Asiago on Saturday. For the team sitting second-to-last in the standings, it was the fourth loss in the last five outings—three of them decided by just a single goal. The reigning champions from Zell am See kept their hopes for first place alive with a convincing 3–0 home win over the Juniors. However, trailing league leaders Red Bulls by three points, they will also need some help from other results. Both previous season meetings between the two sides were close wins for Zell am See—4–3 at home and 3–2 on the road.

HC Migross Asiago – Rittner Buam SkyAlps
Fourth-placed Asiago celebrated its ninth straight league victory in Jesenice. At home against Ritten, John Parco’s squad needs only one point to officially punch its ticket to the playoffs. The visitors from Klobenstein, currently seventh, face significant pressure in this final week of the regular season: three games will determine whether they reach the Master Round. Over their last six outings, Ritten has alternated wins and losses, most recently suffering a home defeat to Bregenzerwald. The head-to-head record this season stands at 1–1, with both teams winning their respective home games.

Alps Hockey League
Tue, 27.01.2026:
19:00: HDD Jesenice - EK Die Zeller Eisbären
Referees: BULOVEC, OREL, Arlic, Legat

20:00: HC Migross Asiago - Rittner Buam SkyAlps
Referees: PINIE, STEFENELLI, Brondi, Fecchio

Watch both games live on Valcome.TV.

Photo: Serena Fantini