HCB goes into the playoffs as a league croissant

With the victory over the Vienna Capitals, Mike Halmo & Co. had secured their ticket to the Champions League. Five days later, they secured the top position at the end of the regular season. The last time the Füchse achieved this was in 2021 under the direction of Greg Ireland. The decisive three points came from an easy 6-1 win over latecomers Olimpija Ljubljana.

There was never any question that Bozen would leave the ice as winners at Hala Tivoli. The high level of success also came as no surprise. The difference between the star ensemble from Bolzano and the Green Dragons, who performed with just one guest worker, is too big. At least Bolzano's offensive players around Dustin Gazley were given the chance to really let off steam. The strikers acted with a lot of wit, creativity and a great deal of self-confidence. They showed plays that they probably wouldn't show in the playoffs. At times the match had something of an exhibition feel to it.

Dustin Gazley was once again named man of the game - and not just because of his fantastic solo to make it 2-0. Every time the American was on the ice it became dangerous. Either he finished it himself or he assisted his teammates. Mike Halmo, who scored for the first time since January 6th, also impressed with three points. But the Foxes also know that their opponents will put up greater resistance in the playoffs. First up is the last game of the regular season against Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday at 19.15:XNUMX p.m. HC Pustertal suffered a serious defeat on Friday. The highlights Halmo's initial spark The match is only three minutes old when the home team falls into a collective sleep and Mike Halmo appears in front of Zan Us all alone. The goalie is able to parry the first attempt, but is powerless on the second shot. Another solo Next solo effort, next hit: This time Dustin Gazley dances against the powerless Us and looks worth seeing. Shortly after the break, Brad McClure increased the score to 3-0 with a backhand. The youngster shortens This boy has talent: 18-year-old Urban Podrekar hits the top corner from a tight angle and is happy about his first goal of the season. Power play goal With one man more, Halmo plays across the goal area to Luca Frigo, who is allowed to make two passes and thus defeats Us. Grand finale A beautifully played goal from Gazley and a wonderful solo effort from Mitch Hults made the final score 6-1. Olimpija Ljubljana – HCB Südtirol Alperia 1:6 HKO: Us (Kolin); Stojan-Magovac, Kristjan Cepon-Erving, Crnovic-Podrekar, Klofutar-Mark Cepon; Zajc-Cimzar-Sodja, Pance-Kalan-Vodian, Koblar-Bericic Storm, Zezelj-Mehle. coach: The bear

HSBC: Harvey (Bernard); Culkin-Miglioranzi, Cole Hults-Dalhuisen, Valentine-Di Perna, Ginnetti; Thomas-Mitch Hults-Halmo, Miceli-McClure-Gazley, Felicetti-Alberga-Matus, Frigo-Mantenuto-Frank. coach: Hanlon

Gates: 0:1 Halmo (3.01), 0:2 Gazley (17.06), 0:3 McClure (21.15), 1:3 Podrekar (24.09), 1:4 Frigo (30.56), 1:5 Gazley (43.58), 1: 6 Mitch Hults (48.49)

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ICE Hockey League Villacher SV – HC Pustertal 5:3 Goals: 0:1 Bardaro (10.04), 1:1 Collins (13.22), 2:1 Luciani (27.01), 2:2 Ahl (28.30), 2:3 Mantinger (33.11), 3:3 Maxa (45.51), 4:3 Desjardins (51.25), 5:3 Rivett-Mattinen (59.27) Spectators: 3283 Asiago – Pioneers Vorarlberg 5:3 Goals: 1:0 Finoro (0.18), 1:1 Macierzynski (4.35), 1:2 Heier (5.58), 2:2 Misley (33.50), 2:3 van Nes (52.52), 3:3 Marchetti (54.15) , 4:3 Gazzola (56.10), 5:3 Salinitri (59.27) Spectators: 1195

AV Fehervar – HC Innsbruck 4:5 aet Goals: 0:1 Peeters (13.29), 1:1 Findlay (22.28), 1:2 Watson (23.51), 2:2 Magosi (33.17), 2:3 Peeters (37.04), 3:3 Hari (43.22), 4:3 Hari (48.52), 4:4 Leavens (53.54), 4:5 Shaw (63.17) Audience: 2336

Graz 99ers – EC KAC 2:4 Goals: 0:1 Postma (9.40), 0:2 Ticar (13.31), 1:2 Yogan (24.41), 2:2 Ograjansek (25.00), 2:3 Postma (41.10), 2:4 Fraser (49.41) Audience: 4126

Red Bull Salzburg – Vienna Capitals 3:2 aet Goals: 1:0 Mario Huber (16.51), 2:0 Paul Huber (17.00), 2:1 Posch (17.51), 2:2 Bradley (19.49), 3:2 Wukovits (64.55) Spectators: 3150

The table SP G U V TV P 1. HCB South Tyrol 47 36 0 11 171:102 103 2. Salzburg 47 33 0 14 144:93 98 3. Innsbruck 47 31 0 16 183:145 94 4. Villach 48 31 0 17 178:147 90 5. Klagenfurt 47 27 0 20 138:115 79 6. Vienna Capitals 47 23 0 24 151:139 74 7. Linz 47 23 0 24 129:129 70 8. Fehervar 47 21 0 26 121:121 67 9. Asiago Hockey 47 22 0 25 141:154 63 10. Graz99ers 47 18 0 29 102:135 54 11. HC Pustertal 47 17 0 30 118:134 53 12. Olimpija Ljubljana 47 13 0 34 111:185 40 13. Vorarlberg 47 11 0 36 92:180 33

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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HCB goes into the playoffs as a league croissant

HCB Südtirol Alperia has achieved its second goal of the season: After qualifying for the Champions Hockey League, the Foxes also won the regular season at Olimpija Ljubljana on Friday. This means they start the playoffs as top favorites.

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