HCB madness continues: Vienna defeated 5:2!

The first third was really tough. Although the guests initially dominated the game, the tide quickly turned and Bozen became bolder with each passing minute. First Austin Smith, then Domenic Monardo missed the first good chances to score. The Foxes took the lead with the second power play of the evening: Matt Tomassoni directed a shot from defensive colleague Robin Gartner into the net - and the HCB supporters were over the moon for the first time! The scenario was repeated immediately before the first half-time siren, when the home team again had the advantage. This time it was Matias Sointu who coldly punished the extremely nervous Viennese's lack of discipline. He moved unhindered in front of the opposing goal, went around goalie Jean-Philippe Lamoureux and slotted in to make it 2-0.

But things were to get even better, because the HCB were in a real frenzy and continued to score goals after the break. This time Tomassoni took his own chances on the blue line, Mike Angelidis held out the stick and directed the puck under the crossbar. With the 3-0 win, the former NHL crack was rewarded for another extremely strong performance. With his fighting spirit, he is emblematic of the Bozen passion that almost led to 25-4 in the 0th minute. With enormous persistence, Mike Halmo went after Lamoureux, grabbed the disc from him and pushed it towards the goal before a rushing Viennese could defuse it. A short time later, the Caps goalkeeper was wide awake in a one-on-one with Austin Smith. At times the Austrians didn't even know what was happening to them. Halfway through the game, Stefano Marchetti had to leave the ice with an open forearm injury after blocking a dangerous shot with full physical effort and the help of goalie Pekka Tuokkola. Daniel Glira replaced Marchetti, who was later diagnosed with a torn tendon.

Marchetti has to come off the ice bleeding It was only now that the Capitals slowly got themselves together - and promptly scored with the first chance of the second period: Kelsey Tessier was there after a rebound. Only three minutes later things got really exciting when former Bolzano player Jerry Pollastrone pushed a cross pass over the line in the slot and reduced the score to 2:3. Now an open exchange of blows developed, to which Angelo Miceli added another highlight with a shot to the outside post. It was a harbinger of Bolzano's fourth goal, which made everyone in the wide area breathe a sigh of relief half a minute before the second break. After a DeSousa finish, the hard rubber disc came to Chris Carlisle, who worked on it briefly and then fired a hidden long-range shot into the net. This goal was extremely important as it came at a time when Vienna was just beginning to find its footing. The ice wave is upside down In response to the 4:2, the Capitals called for an attack in the final period. The people of Donaustadt began their attack with the usual harshness, but Bozen bravely resisted and repeatedly provided relief attacks.

The fans gradually began to sense the next coup and increased the decibel level with every turn of the dial. Vienna now hardly managed to finish, and when they did, they were mostly harmless or were blocked by an incoming HCB crack. On the other side, Lamoureux left the ice two minutes before the end and a short time later the ice wave was completely upside down. Namely when Toni Bernard made the final score 5-2 with an empty net goal in the final seconds. Bolzano's third victory was secured. Now the Foxes can secure their place in the final on Easter Monday in Vienna. HCB Südtirol Alperia – EV Vienna Capitals 5:2 (2:0, 2:2, 1:0) HSBC: Tuokkola (Jake Smith); Gartner, Tomassoni, Egger, Stefano Marchetti, Carlisle, Clark, Glira; Halmo, Oleksuk, Monardo, Miceli, Angelidis, Austin Smith, Sointu, DeSousa, Petan, Frigo, Bernard, Frank Coach: Suikkanen

Caps: Lamoureux (Kickert); Cuma, McKiernan, Brocklehurst, Lakus, Fraser, Klubertanz, Hackl, Peter; Nödl, Vause, Schneider, Pollastrone, Buck, Tessier, Fischer, Wukovits, Schlögl, Romig, Nissner, Hartl Coach: Aubin

Gates: 1-0 Matt Tomassoni (12.09), 2-0 Matias Sointu (19.26), 3-0 Mike Angelidis (20.17), 3-1 Kelsey Tessier (29.44), 3-2 Jerry Pollastrone (32.58), 4-2 Chris Carlisle (39.35), 5:2 Anton Bernard (59.42)

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Standings in the best-of-seven series: 3:1 The second EBEL semi-final: Liwest Black Wings Linz – Red Bull Salzburg 5:2 (3:1, 0:0, 2:1) 0:1 Schiechl (8.59), 1:1 Schofield (9.11), 2:1 O'Brien (12.20), 3:1 DaSilva (13.37), 4:1 Kristler (49.01), 4:2 Brouilette (49.23), 5:2 DaSilva (59.36)

Standings in the best-of-seven series: 2:2

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 madness continues: Vienna defeated 5:2!

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