A hot dance awaits HC Bozen in Brunico

On Saturday at 20.30 p.m. the long-awaited derby between HC Pustertal and HC Interspar Bozen will take place in Bruneck. Both clubs are currently leading Serie A, although the “Wolves” have played one game less and have so far been able to keep their pursuers from the state capital at a distance of four points. The fact that HC Bozen urgently needs points in order to maintain the distance to Ritten and Valpellice until the end of the current second half of the season and thus become one of the three best-placed teams for the “Final Four” could make the traditional duel even more explosive. of the Italian Cup. In a direct comparison, the HCB was able to win 125 of the 152 meetings so far.

Both teams are almost at their best

After the 10-1 shooting festival against Alleghe, the white-reds will travel to the Rienzstadt with a big chest, especially since coach Adolf Insam will once again have the entire squad available, with one exception. Only Rhett Gordon still has to miss due to his damaged cruciate ligament.

The situation is similar for HCP coach Stefan Mair, who also has to specify a player in the form of the long-term injured Christian Mayr. Patrick Bona and Armin Hofer, who were recently injured, used the game-free period last Thursday for rehabilitation and will be available to the Bolzano-based coach of the “Wolves” again on Saturday evening. HC Pustertal started the season furiously with nine wins and only suffered their first defeat on matchday 11 in Pontebba. Afterwards, the black and yellow didn't always manage to fully convince, but they defended their undisputed leadership with victories against Asiago and Alleghe -Position in the table.

The Leitner Solar Arena will once again be packed with capacity for the 153rd derby, which is why spectators are recommended to arrive early. The stadium ticket offices open at 19 p.m.

“Rittner Buam” have to go to Pontebba After the effortless 7-1 against Cortina, Ritten is expecting a much more difficult hurdle in Pontebba, but coach Erwin Kostner already seems to have a formula ready: “It is important that we build on Thursday’s performance. And run for 60 minutes." However, the Rittners have major personnel concerns: Josef Niederstätter and Benjamin Bregenzer will be missing, and there is a question mark behind Matteo Rasom and Emanuel Scelfo. Nevertheless, the runner-up also depends on points to reach the Italian Cup.

This is how Pustertal and Bozen will play (Leitner-Solar-Arena in Bruneck, on Saturday November 6th, 2010, at 20:30 p.m.)

HC Pustertal: Tommi Nikkilä (Hannes Hopfgartner); Fredrik Persson, Matt Kelly, Armin Helfer, Christian Willeit, Armin Hofer; Nate DiCasmirro, Joe Jensen, Joe Cullen, Rob Sirianni, Taggart Desmet, Patrick Bona, Max Oberrauch, Thomas Pichler, Lukas Tauber, Daniel Glira, Benno Obermair Coach: Stefan Mair

HC Interspar Bozen: Matt Zaba (Guenther Hell); David Ceresa, Christian Borgatello, Alex Egger, Mika Lehtinen, Rosario Ruggeri; Colton Fretter, Danny Irmen, Enrico Dorigatti, Mike Souza, Nick Mazzolini, Marco Insam, Christian Walcher, Stefan Zisser, Anton Bernard Coach: Adolf Insam

Referee: Claudio Pianezze (Fabrizio De Toni and Giulio Soia)

The 15th matchday of Serie A at a glance:

HC Pustertal – HC Interspar Bozen Aquile Pontebba – Ritten Sport Renault Trucks Tegola Canades Alleghe – SHC Fassa Supermercati Migross Asiago – Arce Valpellice Free to play: SG Cortina De Vilmont

The table after the 14th matchday:

1. HC Pustertal 32 points (-1 game) 2. HC Interspar Bozen 28 3. Ritten Sport Renault Trucks 27 (-1 game) 4. HC Valpellice Arce 26 (-1 game) 5. Aquile Pontebba 17 6. Supermercati Migross Asiago 17 (-1 game) 7. SHC Fassa 10 8. Tegola Canadese Alleghe 10 (-1 game) 9. SG Cortina De Vilmont 1

Football

Italy

International leagues

International

Hockey

Tennis

Winter sports

Learn More

Motorsport

Cycling

Watersports

Events

Favorites

A hot dance awaits HC Bozen in Brunico

Comments (0)