HC Bozen is in the Italian Cup final

In the second semi-final of the Italian Cup, Bozen and Alleghe determined Cortina's final opponent. The Bellunese won the dress rehearsal seven days ago in the ice wave and thus sent a first warning signal to the record champions. HCB coach Adolf Insam was able to make the most of the cup duel, while his counterpart Steve McKenna had to do without defender Ganz. All transfer card players were available to him for this purpose.

At the beginning, HC Bozen took control of the game, with the second line around Edwardson and McCutcheon in particular being a constant source of unrest. However, Dennis was at his post. Alleghe only appeared dangerously in front of the opponent's goal with the first power play, but was just as unlucky as Giliati from Bolzano a few minutes later, who was unable to convert a rebound. In the final phase of the first third, Dennis defused another chance from Knackstedt.

In the second third, both teams noticeably increased the tempo and were now pushing for the lead. However, the Alleghe cracks Rocco, Henrich and Lorenzi, who were outnumbered, were unable to take advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves, after which it was Giliati who was unlucky when a shot hit the post. After 31.07:XNUMX, HC Bozen took the lead: In the power play, Egger took a shot from the blue line and Knackstedt steered the hard rubber disc under the crossbar. Bozen remained in control with Meyers and Giliati, but the best player was HCB goalie Zaba, who thwarted two top-class shot opportunities from Hogeboom immediately before the second third siren.

In the final section, the encounter developed into a real nail-biter, with both teams shying away from taking risks and the level steadily declining as a result. The HCB players Ambrosi, Borgatello and Zisser approached Alleghe's goal, but were unable to make the preliminary decision. The game was characterized by numerous penalty minutes in the final phase: Sharp first tried to have the advantage before Nicola Fontanive tested Zaba. After Alleghe left a 5:3 situation unused, the preliminary decision seemed to have been made, but the McKenna team threw everything forward again in the final minutes and laid siege to the Bolzano goal. However, Zaba managed to fend off all attempts and secure the host's place in the final with a shutout. On Sunday, HC Bozen will face Cortina in the big cup showdown at 20.30:XNUMX p.m.

Škoda Final Four Italian Cup – Semi-Final – Saturday January 14th Ice wave in Bolzano, 17.00 p.m Fiat Professional Wolves - Hafro SG Cortina 1:2 aet (0:0, 0:0, 1:1, 1:2) Ice wave in Bolzano, 20.30 p.m HC Bozen - HC Alleghe Tegola Canadese 1:0 (0:0, 1:0, 0:0)

HC Bozen: Matt Zaba (Günther Hell); Josh Meyers, Alexander Egger, Christian Borgatello, Andrea Ambrosi, Antti Bruun, Brandon Rogers, Daniel Fabris; Stefano Giliati, Jordan Knackstedt, Mac Gregor Sharp, Anton Bernard, Derek Edwarson, Mark McCutcheon, Marco Insam, Stefan Zisser, Christian Walcher, Enrico Dorigatti; Coach: Adolf Insam

Alleghe Tegola Canadian: Adam Dennis (Davide Fontanive); Carlo Lorenzi, Mike Card, Michael Schutte, Jani Forsstrom, Joni Haverinen, Francesco De Biasio; 1990; 2002; Coach: Steve McKenna

Goal: 1:0 Jordan Knackstedt (31.07)

Škoda “Final Four” Italian Cup – Final – Sunday, January 15th

Ice wave in Bolzano, 20.30 p.m HC Bozen - SG Cortina

The final will be broadcast live on Raisport 20.25 from 2:XNUMX p.m. The game can also be followed on the Internet at www.raisport.rai.it, using the link “Guarda in diretta Raisport Due”.

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HC Bozen is in the Italian Cup final

Jordan Knackstedt shot HC Bozen into the final with his 1-0 winning goal and dealt Alleghe the death knell in a nerve-racking game. On Sunday at 20.30 p.m. Bolzano and Cortina will face each other in the final.

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