The groundbreaking third semi-final game awaits Pustertal and Ritten

The two semi-final pairings could hardly be more unequal: in one the Wolves can only fight for a place in the final, in the other a battle of equals is emerging between Ritten and Asiago. Here in particular, the third meeting could have a decisive influence on the outcome of the series.

Ansoldi: “We need our fans”

So far, Ritten and Asiago have each had a home win. At the request of the “Rittner Buam”, this series is to be extended on Tuesday. This could take a big step towards the final and significantly increase the pressure on Asiago, as Ritten striker Luca Ansoldi also knows: “Asiago is well prepared and has a squad that is able to surpass itself in the playoffs. But we will do everything we can to use the home advantage.” The Merano native also appeals to his own fans: “I don’t know whether it has anything to do with the EBEL effect in Bolzano, but the fact is that I’m in the playoffs would have liked a larger audience response. The players need their fans behind them. Hopefully the stadium will fill up again in game three.”

The home team will go into the game with their best line-up, while at Asiago it is still unclear whether Marozzi or Tura will keep the goal. Dan Sullivan is available again. A side stat: Asiago couldn't win in Klobenstein once in the regular season and only scored three goals in four games.

The wolves don't want to let up

While Ritten is fighting doggedly for the lead in the duel with Asiago, HC Pustertal can make a preliminary decision as early as Tuesday. The yellow-blacks lead 2-0 in the best-of-seven series against Cortina. Before the third meeting, everything speaks in favor of the HCP: Aubin is in absolute top form, most of the players are in great shape both mentally and physically and the entire squad is bursting with self-confidence after scoring ten goals and only conceding one goal in 120 semi-final minutes. The pressure is now entirely on the Cortina players, who absolutely have to win on the Rienzufer in order to keep their hope of reaching the final alive. The coaches of both teams will have access to all squad players on Tuesday. The game starts at 20.30:XNUMX p.m.

Elite.A, Semifinal Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1, 20.30:XNUMX p.m Ritten Sport Renault Trucks – Migross Asiago Standings in the best-of-seven series: 1:1 (5:0, 3:4)

Fiat Professional Wolves – Hafro SG Cortina Standings in the best-of-seven series: 2:0 (4:1, 6:0)

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The groundbreaking third semi-final game awaits Pustertal and Ritten

The third games in the two semi-final series are scheduled for this evening in Elite.A. While HC Pustertal has its sights set on the third win and thus the preliminary decision against Cortina, Ritten wants to take the lead again in the duel with Asiago with the second home win.

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