Light and relaxed: HCB starts with a win

One thing in advance: The league newcomer from Feldkirch, who is never an equal, certainly does not serve as a yardstick. However, HC Bozen may have aroused anticipation among its fans for the long season in the ICE Hockey League. The Foxes won 2000-3 in front of 0 spectators.

The celebrations began minutes before the first puck drop, when Dave Pasin was welcomed into the Bolzano ice wave. The now 56-year-old Canadian played his way into the hearts of Bolzano fans in the 90s and was celebrated by them with chants again and again during the 60 minutes of the game when he returned to his old place of work.

Dave Pasin (2nd from left) with his sons and HCB Vice President Michele Nobile (r.). © Vanna Antonello

After the opening game against Vorarlberg, this honor was also bestowed on the current HCB cracks - primarily Andy Bernard, who was named “Man of the Match” after his shutout. However, almost the entire squad was able to convince. Although the Foxes repeatedly switched back into slow gear as the game progressed, the offense still shone with a lot of wit at times, while Ryan Culkin and Mike Dalhuisen in particular acted very calmly in defense. Short & sweet: The highlights of the game Mitch does it Bolzano's first goal of the season goes to Mitch Hults. The former Bratislava striker scores 1-0 (4th) after a fine combination with Matt Frattin. Miglioranzi's premiere He already won the title with Bozen in 2014, but has never scored a goal in the EBEL or ICE. Today the time had come for HCB returnee Enrico Miglioranzi: With a harmless flick, he gave Pioneers goalie Alex Caffi the disadvantage (6th). Thomas remains unrewarded In the 46th minute, Bozen's star acquisition Christian Thomas had the chance to make it 3-0, but he failed to hit the goal post. However, last year's Bern striker was also able to convince. Der fliegende Holländer Mike Dalhuisen made the final score 3-0. Standing deep in his own third, the Dutchman, now extremely strong, aimed the disc into the empty Vorarlberg goal (58th). That's it! While HC Bozen started the season with a shutout win, HC Pustertal suffered a setback at home against Fehervar (Click here for the report). ICE newcomer Asiago made people sit up and take notice with a 3-2 win in Graz. HCB Südtirol Alperia – Bemer Pioneers Vorarlberg 3:0 Bolzano: Bernard (Harvey); Culkin-Miglioranzi, Valentine-DiPerna, Dalhuisen-Cole Hults, Ginnetti; Miceli-Alberga-Frank, Frattin-Mitch Hults-Thomas, Halmo-McClure-Gazley, Frigo-Mantenuto-Felicetti Coach: Hanlon

Vorarlberg: Caffi (Madlener); Bull-Birnstill, Kirichenko-Pallestrang, Korecky-Summer, Gheringer; Macierzynski-Sandhu-Spannring, Jakome-Erkisson-Metzler, Maver-Zitz-Ploner, Göggel-Lebeda-Erne Coach: Habscheid

Gates: 1-0 Mitch Hults (3.51), 2-0 Enrico Miglioranzi (5.17), 3-0 Mike Dalhuisen (57.55)

Viewers: 2013 The other results of the 1st matchday: HC Pustertal – Fehervar AV 1:4 Goals: 0:1 Erdely (21.33), 0:2 Sarauer (38.02), 1:2 Roy (43.35), 1:3 Findlay (52.44), 1:4 Newell (56.59) Audience: 2132

Graz 99ers – Hockey Asiago 2:3 Goals: 1:0 Granholm (7.17), 1:1 McShane (13.47), 1:2 Saracino (37.40), 2:2 Zalewski (48.10), 2:3 Salinitri (58.18) Audience: 1357

EHC Linz – Villacher SV 2:1 Goals: 1:0 Lebler (0.37), 2:0 Kristler (32.47), 2:1 Wallenta (43.44) Audience: 2500

HC Innsbruck – Klagenfurter AC 5:2 Goals: 0:1 Ticar (1.16), 1:1 Leavens (19.22), 2:1 Mackin (32.30), 3:1 Leavens (35.41), 4:1 Coulter (38.13), 4:2 Haudum (43.59), 5:2 Helewka (55.47) Audience: 1600

EC Salzburg – Vienna Capitals 2:1 Goals: 1:0 Genoway (40.33), 1:1 Hartl (55.43) 2:1 Schneider (59.46) Audience: 2770 The table: ICE Hockey League

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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Light and relaxed: HCB starts with a win

That leaves you wanting more! HCB Südtirol Alperia started the new ICE season with an all-round convincing performance against Pioneers Vorarlberg.

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