HCP is aiming for a preliminary decision, Bolzano wants to follow up

A preliminary decision in the fight and a place in the final can already be made in the Leitner Solar Arena. The “Wolves” have narrowly won both duels so far and moved ahead to 2-0 in the series. As in the first meeting, the Piedmontese proved to be worthy semi-finalists on Tuesday and demanded everything from the HCP despite the 3-4 defeat after a penalty shootout. Nevertheless, Armin Helfer and Co. do not want to be intimidated before the third semi-final game and will take another step towards the final with the help of the atmospheric atmosphere in the time-honored stadium on the Rienz.

HC Bozen on the rise

After their first play-off win against Asiago on Tuesday evening, HC Bozen will do everything in their power to take the lead in the semi-final series with the reigning Italian champions in tomorrow's away game in Veneto. After the 1:4 defeat in the opening game and the celebrated 4:2 victory in the ice wave, both teams hold one win each.

In the first home game on Tuesday, HC Interspar showed a very strong performance, never really letting Asiago get into the game and ultimately celebrated a deserved 4-2 win. The outstanding player on the ice was Mike Souza, who played a key role in the success with two goals and two assists. In addition, Colton Fretter ended his two-month goal drought with his empty net goal.

On Thursday, the HCB wants to take the lead in the semi-final series with a win at the Odegar Stadium and at the same time get their fifth win in the eighth game of the season against Asiago.

With the exception of Christian Borgatello, who injured his shoulder, the entire squad will once again be available to coach Adolf Insam. Due to the foreigners regulations, the Val Gardena coach will send a surplus striker to the stands, as in previous play-off encounters.

Asiago coach John Tucker, however, is plagued by injury concerns. In addition to Mirko Presti, who was not available in game two, there are also big question marks behind Dave Borelli, Matteo Tessari and Ladislav Benysek. Everyone had to leave the ice early due to injuries in the ice wave.

This is how they will play (Odegar Stadium in Asiago – Thursday March 10, 20.30:XNUMX p.m.)

Supermercati Migross Asiago: Daniel Bellissimo (Gianfilippo Pavone); Matt De Marchi, Michele Strazzabosco, Nicholas Plastino, Ladislav Benysek, Marco Rossi, Enrico Miglioranzi, Andrea Gorza; Adam Henrich, Layne Ulmer, John Vigilante, Michael Henrich, Dave Borrelli, Matteo Tessari, Nicola Tessari, Ralph Intranuovo, Federico Benetti, Filippo Busa, Mirko Presti, Michele Stevan Coach: John Tucker

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

Referee: Luca Cassol and Claudio Pianezze (Cristiano Biacoli, Luca Zatta)

The semi-final matches:

Supermercati Migross Asiago - HC Interspar Bozen Standings in the best-of-seven series: 1:1 (4:1, 2:4)

HC Pustertal - HC Valpellice Standings in the best-of-seven series: 2:0 (3:1, 4:3 nP)

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HCP is aiming for a preliminary decision, Bolzano wants to follow up

On Thursday evening at 20.30:XNUMX p.m. the puck will be thrown in Bruneck and Asiago for game three of the semi-final series between Pustertal and Valpellice, as well as Asiago and Bolzano.

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