Release from 08.10.2017
Znojmo blanks Graz with a spirited performance
In an even first period, both teams exchanged early chances. Yellow Horn was denied by Toivonen in the very first minute while Setzinger´s shot on the other side was stopped by the crossbar. Both teams battled hard for the puck, allowing very little space for either offense. The deadlock was broken only after the break when Pohl´s shot was tipped in by David Bartos at 26:40 in a quick counterattacking move. The second part of the second period was played with a lot of penalties, but neither team took advantage of chances in front of the net. Mrazek had the best opportunity four minutes before the intermission, shooting wide from close range. David Bartos then increased the lead for the home side midway through the third period after being set up in front of the net by Yellow Horn and Antonin Boruta eventually put a stamp on the victory with an empty net goal.
Ouzas captures two points for Linz in Zagreb
Linz started off as a better team but the goals were scored by Zagreb. Ten minutes into the game Morley scored his first of the evening, and just two minutes later Linz was stunned – Morley scored his second for a brace. Two goals in the net were enough for Linz’ Coach to bench Janny in favor of Ouzas. Just minutes later Broda scored the first goal for the guests. During 5 versus 3 powerplay for Zagreb Netik recreated the two goals lead. Lebler scored in the second period for the 2:3 and Locke tied the game. But Jankovic had the right answer and captured the lead pack. But still in the second period Robert Lukas scored the equalizer. In the third period and in overtime no more goals were scored. Michael Ouzas, who already proofed his reactions in the overtime, saved all three penalty shots of Zagreb an captured two points for Linz.
KAC books homewin against Fehervar
The KAC took control right from the beginning. Jamie Lundmark captured the lead after a perfect serve of Manuel Geier. KAC still put high pressure on the ice, but with no more gals in the first period. The second period started with a shorthanded goal of KAC. Julian Talbot scored after breakaway for the 2:0. But Fehervar fought back. Arttu Luttinen scored from the slot the first goal for the Hungarians of the night. In the final period the KAC played good defense and didn’t allow further chances of Fehervar. Steven Strong found the decision with his well-placed shot for the 3:1.
Bozen wins in Salzburg
It was an physical game with high emotions. The scoring was opened by Bobby Raymond for Salzburg. But The foxes increased the pressure and Alexander Petan tied the game in powerplay. But this was not enough for Petan, only two minutes later he captured the lead for the foxes. In the second period Bozen played many times in powerplay, but Salzburg did a good job in defending. The other way round was the final period, when Salzburg highly increased the pressure and created many chances. Bozen managed to defend the close lead and booked the first success since longer time against Salzburg.
VSV captures second win in a row
Innsbruck started well into the game, but Villach were way more efficient.A deflected shot of Kyle Beach found the way into the goal. The eagles were pushed by the first goal and started to take control. Still in the first period Beach scored his second goal with a difficult shot. In the second period the hosts shifted up a gear, but the forwards didn’t manage to convert their chances. Villach was again more efficient and Flick deflected a shot for the 3:0. The eagles kept their nerves in the final period. Kevin Wehrs managed to narrow the gap in the final minutes. But it was too late to start a comeback.
Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, 10th round
Orli Znojmo - Moser Medical Graz 99ers 3:0 (0:0, 1:0, 2:0)
Referees: Gruber, Sternat Attendance: 2643
Goal Znojmo: Bartos (27., 49./PP), Boruta (60./EN)
KHL Medvescak Zagreb – LIWEST Black Wings Linz 4:5 (3:1, 1:3, 0:0, 0:0)
Referees: TRILAR , ZRNIC , Attendance: 4789
Goals MZA: Morley (11., 13.), Netik (19./pp2), Olden (38.),
Goals BWL: Broda (16./pp1), Lebler (25./, 65./ps), Locke (28.), Lukas R. (39.)
EC-KAC – Fehérvár AV19 3:1 (1:0,1:1,1:0)
Referees Kamšek, Podlesnik Spectators, 2.908
Goals KAC: Lundmark (5.), Talbot (21./sh), Strong (54.)
Goals AVS: Luttinen (26./pp)
EC Red Bull Salzburg - HCB Südtirol Alperia 1:2 (1:2, 0:0, 0:0)
Goal RBS: Raymond (5./pp.)
Goals HCB: Petan (13./pp., 19./pp.)
HC TWK Innsbruck – Villacher SV 1:3 (0:2, 0:1, 1:0)
Referees: BALUSKA , BULOVEC , Kontschieder, Nothegger
Goal HCI: Wehrs (57./pp)
Goals VSV: Beach (14., 18.), Flick (33.)