Bolzano has a goalkeeper problem

The finger pointing at one's own chest and Boyle's apology came at the end of a bitter evening for the Foxes. They lost 1-3 to new league leaders Red Bull Salzburg. Greg Ireland's return to the HCB bench went wrong and at the same time the successful run of three wins in a row came to an abrupt end.

The Foxes couldn't come close to their performance on Sunday evening spectacular win on Friday against Vienna connect. However, the defeat is bearable for the people of Bolzano, who are still on course for the playoffs in sixth place. Rather, the appearance of the key player in the white and red ranks is causing a headache: goalkeeper Kevin Boyle was once again off the mark. The first goal conceded, which took the wind out of the sails of the recently resurgent HCB, is his responsibility, and he was also not helpless in the decisive 1:3.

The American is a real enigma. 3 years ago he was a backup between the posts for the Anaheim Ducks and even celebrated a shutout in the NHL. Before and after he delivered a series of convincing performances in the AHL. This is also why some observers rubbed their eyes in surprise when HCB boss Dieter Knoll presented such an experienced goalie as the successor to Leland Irving, especially since at 29 he is still in his prime ice hockey age. What seemed like a stroke of luck is sometimes just a bad purchase. Since his arrival in Bolzano, Boyle has strangely never been able to live up to expectations. Of course, the interaction with his nominal replacement, Justin Fazio, may not have boosted his self-confidence. But who relies on a goalie who regularly misses and whose puck keeps slipping between his leg pads?

The young Fazio, who stood between the posts in the last two victories, has been able to convince so far, but with him in goal it will be difficult to win a championship - we also know that in the Bolzano clubhouse. So it remains to be seen whether Boyle will receive the necessary support from Ireland after this performance. The fact is: Bozen has been in a dilemma since this evening at the latest with its goalkeeper problem. The highlights of the game Boyle makes a mistake Some spectators haven't even taken their seats in the stands when the bell already rings in the Bolzano box: Mario Huber fires a harmless shot, Kevin Boyle misses and it's 1-0 for the guests (3rd). A teen raises Bolzano starts the middle third with vigor, but the Bulls can celebrate again. After a Borzecki shot, Boyle's disc hits Danjo Leonhardt's feet. The 19-year-old German makes it 0-2 (29th). HCB's dream goal Mike Halmo and Dan Catenacci play wonderfully free Daniel Ciampini, who lobs the puck into the top corner. It is the 3rd goal in the 3rd game for the HCB newcomer (37th). Aluminum clink Salzburg's TJ Brennan, probably the best defender in the league, hammers the hard rubber onto the post (38th). Raffl decides Bulls captain Thomas Raffl moves on the right wing towards the Bolzano goal and simply fires. The puck hits the near corner to make it 1:3, with Boyle again not looking the best (52'). Whether with or without Boyle, Bozen continues next Friday away against Linz. Meanwhile, South Tyrol's second ICE participant, HC Pustertal, took part on Sunday an away win against the champions from Klagenfurt. He meets Fehervar on Friday. HCB Südtirol Alperia – EC Red Bull Salzburg 1-3 HSBC: Boyle (Fazio); Maione-Plastino, DeHaas-Lowe, Trivellato-Tauferer; Halmo-Catenacci-Ciampini, Frank-Findlay-Gazley, Miceli-Bernard-Frigo, Insam-Alberga-Pitschieler, Glück Coach: Ireland

RBS: Lamoureux (Tolvanen); Heinrich-Lo Verde, Brennan-Pallestrang, Kanzig-Zündel, Schreier-Thaler; Raffl-Nissner-Schneider, Baltram-Wukovits-Loney, Hochkofler-Järvinen-Mario Huber, Paul Huber-Leonhardt-Borzecki Coach: McIlvane

Gates: 0:1 Mario Huber (2.26), 0:2 Danjo Leonhardt (28.27), 1:2 Daniel Ciampini (37.00), 1:3 Thomas Raffl (51.23)

Viewers: 2545 The other results: Klagenfurter AC - HC Pustertal 1:3 Goals: 1:0 Koch (28.22), 1:1 Ivan Deluca (31.13), 1:2 Ikons (33.22), 1:3 Hanna (59.34) Audience: 0

Hydro Fehervar AV 19 - HK SZ Olimpija 4:2 Goals: 0:1 Leclerc (14.41), 1:1 Petan (15.03), 2:1 Retfalvi (22.04), 3:1 Horvath (36.55), 3:2 Koblar (41.33), 4:2 Kuralt (44.43) Audience: 1467

Tesla Orli Znojmo - Steinbach Black Wings Linz 4:1 Goals: 1:0 Matus (1.40), 1:1 Lebler (17.10), 2:1 Ahl (37.27), 3:1 Tejnor (42.43), 4:1 Svoboda (55.22) Audience: 1000 The table:

ICE Regular Season ICE	SP	TV	P
1. Klagenfurt	47	183:101	102
2. Fehervar	46	146:126	89
3. Salzburg	46	142:107	87
4. HCB South Tyrol	46	137:125	76
5. Linz	46	146:116	75
6. Villach	46	155:136	74
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Bolzano has a goalkeeper problem

The game hasn't ended for a minute, many of the more than 2500 spectators are still in their seats in the ice wave, when Kevin Boyle drives under the Bolzano fan curve and announces: This defeat is on me. But that doesn't help HCB Südtirol Alperia in any way.

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