HCB Südtirol is already thinking about game number two

After their fifth playoff win in a row, their first ever in an EBEL semi-final, the Foxes have no time to celebrate. The White-Reds are looking ahead and are preparing for game number two against Villach, which will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25th, starting at 19.15:XNUMX p.m. The Foxes want to remain focused and disciplined - two characteristics that helped them succeed in the semi-final opener against the Carinthians.

Pokel: “Keep both feet on the ground” “This first game was something special. We've had a long break and then it's always difficult to find the right rhythm again. But above all, the fantastic audience pushed us forward. We are very happy that there is so much support around the team. We want to take it one step at a time. Of course we will try to win the second game in Villach. But that will be very difficult. We will play our game, try to act cautiously and be disciplined. That's the way of playing that got us this far. And this way of playing can also benefit us in the future,” says Bozen coach Tom Pokel.

Villach with a positive home record against the Foxes

Between HCB Südtirol and Villach, the Carinthians are certainly the team that needs to step up their game. In the ice wave, the home team successfully put the “storm twins” Hughes and Ryan out of action. Ryan scored the consolation goal, but was favored by a major mistake by Pance. Otherwise, the congenial Sturmdio remained relatively pale.

But in front of your own fans you will certainly experience a completely different experience from Villach. So far this season, the Carinthians have been able to shine at home and win two of the three direct duels against the South Tyroleans. Bolzano's only victory came on December 10th (4:2), while VSV had the upper hand in October (4:2) and in the pick round on February 1st (6:3).

The HCB Südtirol is competing in full

The Italian record champions, who have so far celebrated 18 away wins in their first EBEL season, can compete fully in Villach. Klemen Pretnar is missing from the home team, while Nico Brunner is back in the team. In addition, captain Gerhard Unterluggauer will play his 500th match in the EBEL in Villach's uniform as part of the second playoff game.

EBEL, semi-finals (Game 2 – Tuesday, March 25, 2014)

EC Villacher SV – HCB Südtirol (19.15:XNUMX p.m.) Standings in the best-of-five series: 0: 1 (1: 2)

EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz – Red Bull Salzburg (19.30 p.m.) Standings in the best-of-five series: 0: 1 (2: 4)

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HCB Südtirol is already thinking about game number two

After winning the first semi-final game of the series against Villach in front of 4200 fanatical spectators in the Bolzano Eiswelle, the Foxes travel to the Draustadt for the second leg with a lot of enthusiasm. This will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25th.

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