These foxes are easy prey

The non-match local rival had hoped for help from the state capital in the fight for the pre-playoff tickets, but along with the HCB fans, they were also bitterly disappointed. Bolzano lost 2-5 away against Orli Znojmo, the Wolves' neighbors in the table. Anton Bernard & Co. slip to fourth place in the ranking.

Two days after the listless performance in Székesfehérvár The HCB was miles away from its best form at the end of its trip to the East. While there was an embarrassing 2:10 loss in the last guest game in the Czech Republic and the subsequent expulsion of coach Doug Mason, the Foxes held up better this time, but that should be no consolation. In this dress they don't look fit for the playoffs. On the contrary: If the downward trend continues, Mason's successor Greg Ireland and his team could even lose the quarter-final ticket they thought was guaranteed in the last quarter of the regular season.

Bolzano revealed major defensive deficiencies against Znojmo. The HCB defenders kept panting after counterattacks - especially Keegan Lowe. The Canadian, who had gotten into better shape after a weak start to the season, was on the ice for four of the five goals conceded. On the offensive end, Dan Catenacci was able to end his 15-game goal drought, but the chronic weakness in finishing is far from being resolved. The Foxes also lacked bite against Znojmo. The highlights of the game Deep yawning In a boring starting third there are only two top-class players: Anthony Luciani on one side and Brett Findlay on the other but fail because of the goalkeeper. Younan opened First, Justin Fazio makes a fantastic save on a Matus shot, seconds later the HCB goalie is punished for repeatedly coming far out of his box. Alexander Younan scores after a rebound to make it 1-0 (27th). Complete disarray After a counter-attack, the entire HCB defense loses its orientation. Two shots from Ryan Culkin were blocked, and Filip Ahl's third attempt found the target in the net - 2-0 (46'). Double strike HCB With two exemplary deflections, Bozen equalized within two minutes to make it 2-2. First, Dustin Gazley directs a Trivellato shot into the net (49'), then Dan Catenacci changes direction with a shot from Nick Plastino (51'). Lowe makes a mistake Bolzano's joy was short-lived as Znojmo scored again after a counterattack. Keegan Lowe loses sight of David Stransky, who scores to make it 3-2 (55'). light off In the last minutes of the game, the HCB collapsed completely. Znojmo has an easy game up front and increases the result thanks to Sebastian Gorcik (59th) and Filip Ahl (60th). For the foxes it's time to wipe their mouths and carry on. After a training-free Monday, the next competitive game is scheduled for Tuesday evening, when the Graz 99ers will play in the Eiswelle. HC Orli Znojmo Tesla – HCB Südtirol Alperia 5:2 Znojmo: Cantor (Groh); Culkin-Sedlak, Hrabal-Bartko, Stransky-Younan; Svoboda-Zubov-Neumann, Gorcik-Prokes-Luciani, Ahl-Matus-Eriksson, Kvasnica-Brittain-Haman Coach: Hanlon

HSBC: Fazio (Boyle); Maione-Plastino, Trivellato-Lowe, Parini-DeHaas; Frank-Findlay-Gazley, Halmo-Catenacci-Miceli, Frigo-Bernard-Insam, Ciampini-Alberga-Glück, Mizzi Coach: Ireland

Gates: 1:0 Ulf Alexander Younan (26.25), 2:0 Filip Ahl (45.58), 2:1 Dustin Gazley (48.30), 2:2 Daniel Catenacci (50.55), 3:2 David Stransky (54.12), 4:2 Sebastian Gorcik (57.41), 5:2 Filip Ahl (59.47)

Viewers: 1000 The other Sunday games: Fehervar – Klagenfurt 2:1 nP Goals: 1:0 Kuralt (40.13), 1:1 Ticar (43.24), 2:1 Bartalis (decisive penalty) Audience: 1489

Linz – Villach 5:7 Goals: 1:0 Kantola (7.19), 2:0 Kristler (9.58), 3:0 Gaffal (10.34), 3:1 Schofield (13.15), 3:2 Rauchwald (17.05), 4:2 Bortnak (22.39), 5:2 Kristler (27.18), 5:3 Oleksuk (32.32), 5:4 Kosmachuk (38.05), 5:5 Collins (50.40), 5:6 Kosmachuck (57.41), 5:7 Oleksuk (59.46) Audience: 500

Dornbirn – Salzburg 3:2 Goals: 0:1 Loney (18.48), 1:1 Beck (40.48), 2:1 Beck (53.53), 2:2 Nissner (59.42), 3:2 Beck (decisive penalty) Audience: 500 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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These foxes are easy prey

HCB Südtirol Alperia continues to slip in the ICE Hockey League table. The clear defeat on Sunday against Znojmo also hurts HC Pustertal.

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