Series A: And the best comes last

SHC Fassa - HC Bozen It is without a doubt the “big match” of the ninth round, the game between the two league leaders Fassa and Bozen with the same points. It's difficult to make a prediction, both teams can be expected to win. The guests will have gained a lot of self-confidence from the 4-2 win against Valpellice, because the Foxes went into the game decimated. Nevertheless, the Insam troops were able to convince, especially defensively. This could also be the key to success against Fassa. The Ladins also prevailed on the eighth match day, winning 2-1 on Ritten. Now Fassa wants to celebrate their fourth win in as many games at home. The Frycer squad, which can count on a very strong Doyle in goal, will play with their best players, while the white and reds will have to provide Rogers, Insam and Walcher.

WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan – Wolves Fiat Professional Pustertal

On Saturday Sterzing will play the third South Tyrolean derby in the last four games. After Ritten and Bozen, this time it is the wolves from Bruneck who meet the Wipptal wild horses. This is the eleventh direct duel between the two teams in Serie A. If you look at the table, you don't necessarily think that the Vipiteno team can win after six defeats in a row and last place in the table. But the white and blue give their all in every game and if they can start scoring goals again, then the Wipptal team can do anything. Pustertal is of course riding on a wave of euphoria after the clear 4-1 win against Asiago and is therefore the favorite in this match, in which the Wolves are aiming for three important points in terms of qualification for the Italian Cup. Both teams are missing three players each: Bustreo, Pichler and Stofner are missing from the Broncos, while Scandella, Erlacher and the suspended Magnan are missing from the yellow-blacks.

Aquile FVG Pontebba – Ritten Sport Renault Trucks

If there were an Oscar for commitment and the will to win, then Pontebba would have earned it after the Mach against Alleghe at the latest. The Pokel team only had to admit defeat in extra time after a great Dennis had infuriated the Adler's attackers. Now they want to reap the rewards they deserve against Ritten – with a win in front of their own crowd. The Buam will of course want to prevent that, as they have not yet been able to fully convince, at least in attack. Faulkner, Tudin, Blight and whatever they are called will have to prove their abilities 100 percent against Pontebba if they want to take the points from Friuli and leave the penultimate place in the table.

HC Valpellice Banca di Cherasco – Hafro SG Cortina

Valpellice is under pressure. After the defeat against Bolzano, the Bulldogs have to score points if they don't want to miss the train towards the Final Four of the Italian Cup. Of course, the fact that a Cortina in top form will be there tomorrow doesn't make things any easier for Valpellice. Defender Kantee will appear in front of his fans for the first time, while Regan has to sit out again due to injury (Platè is playing for him) and Urquhart is not yet fit. Cortina, on the other hand, has played convincingly in some cases so far and has also won games in which the Mair team didn't give 100 percent. Like against Vipiteno, for example. In any case, the Ampezzo team will try to stay at the top of the table with a win in Piedmont tomorrow.

Supermercati Migross Asiago – HC Alleghe Tegola Canadese

Derby between the two Veneto clubs on Saturday at the Odegar Stadium. Two points separate the two teams in the table, which provides further fuel for this match. The Italian champions will try to forget the 4-1 defeat against Wolves with a win. Bentivoglio, who lost his nerve in Bruneck and is therefore banned, will be missing. This may be how Zamparo makes his debut. Alleghe, on the other hand, celebrated a hard-fought victory against Pontebba that was only secured in extra time. The guests revealed major defensive deficiencies and can thank Dennis, who saved them from defeat with his saves. Alleghe probably won't be able to field Schutte and Tormen, but De Biasio can be used.

Serie A – Saturday, October 22th – Matchday 9 of the regular season

Odegar Stadium in Asiago, 20.30 p.m Supermercati Migross Asiago – HC Alleghe Tegola Canadese Referee: Ferrini Line judges: Matthias Cristeli and Stella

Gianmario Scola Stadium in Canazei, 20.30 p.m SHC Val di Fassa - HC Bozen Referee: Gastaldelli Line judges: Pardatscher and Tschirner

Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno, 20.30 p.m WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan – Wolves Fiat Professional Pustertal Referee: Gamper Line judges: Marri and Mischiatti

Scorpion Bay Arena in Torre Pellice, 20.30 p.m HC Valpellice Banca di Cherasco – Hafro SG Cortina Referee: Bosio Line judges: Christian Gamper and Manfroi

PalaVuerich in Pontebba, 20.30 p.m Aquile FVG Pontebba – Ritten Sport Renault Trucks Referee: Soraperra Line judges: Ceschini and Lazzeri

The table in Serie A:

1. Hafro SG Cortina 17 points 2. HC Bozen 17 3. SHC Fassa 17 4. Wolves Fiat Professional Pustertal 13 5. Alleghe Hockey Tegola Canadese 13 6. Aquile Pontebba 12 7. Supermercati Migross Asiago 11 8. HC Valpellice Banca di Cherasco 9 9. Ritten Sport Renault Trucks 6 10. WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan 5

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Series A: And the best comes last

Fassa against Bozen, that is the top game of the ninth round. There are also two derbies, with the games Asiago against Alleghe and Vipiteno against Pustertal. Valpellice cannot lose against Cortina and Pontebba wants to sweep Ritten off the ice.

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