Botched return: HCB loses the Tyrolean duel in Innsbruck

The Tyrolean derby between the two state capitals was on the program. North against south, Innsbruck against Bolzano. In the end, the Sharks had the better end for themselves. Timothy McGauley and Nico Feldner stayed cool in the penalty shootout, while Brett Findlay and Angelo Miceli failed. This leaves the Foxes with one point from the 3-3 draw in regular time.

It was noticeable that the people of Bolzano had not had any match practice for a long time. Many players, including almost the entire defense, were on ice for the first time in two weeks on Monday afternoon. Previously, those HCB cracks who had Corona had to pass medical tests. Innsbruck was not a formidable opponent, but the North Tyroleans were there at the right moments. The HCB acted hard and at times complacently, but they lacked the impact. Defensively, the Foxes made (too) simple mistakes, such as before the 3:2, which was preceded by a serious loss of the puck in their own third. Dan Catenacci ensured that the HCB took at least one point from Innsbruck. © AlexPauli Photography / Alexander Pauli

After the defeat in Innsbruck, Bolzano has to worry more than ever about direct qualification for the playoffs. It remains to be seen how that will happen filed appeal against the two defeats at the Green Table is treated. For the North Tyroleans, however, it was the game of the last chance. Thanks to the two points won, Innsbruck has a small chance of making it to the pre-playoffs. The highlights at a glance Cold shower Bolzano starts well after the long break, but Innsbruck takes the lead. Messner catches Boyle between the schooners (5th). Double whammy The HCB turns the result around in the middle of the starting third. First Insam is successful with his 3rd goal of the season (12th), then Miceli makes it 2-1 (16th) after a solo effort - and a weak positioning by the HCI goalie. Compensation In the middle third, Bozen received a lot of penalties. One of them leads to McGauley conceding a goal to make it 2-2 (36'). As a result, Boyle distinguished himself several times and prevented the HCB from falling behind. exchange of blows In the final third, Innsbruck took the lead again after a simple HCB loss of the puck. But the Foxes hit back through Catenacci, who sank a rebound (55th). Previously, Trivellato was unlucky in the power play when he hit the post from a distance (53'). Penalty shootout After an intense but goalless 3-on-3 overtime, the match will be decided in a penalty shootout. Innsbruck scores twice, HCB doesn't. HC Tiroler Wasserkraft Innsbruck – HCB Südtirol Alperia 4:3 nP HCI: McCollum (Swett); Bourque-Messner, Betker-Lattner, Boruta-Jakubitzka, Lupinski; Dostie-McGauley-Magwood, Feldner-Huntebrinker-Leavens, Paulweber-Mader-Ulmer, Bär-Ludin-Muigg Coach: O'Keefe

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

Gates: 1:0 Messner (5.32), 1:1 Insam (12.12), 1:2 Miceli (15.09), 2:2 McGauley (35.22), 3:2 Leavens (51.00), 3:3 Catenacci (54.13) Decisive penalty: McGauley The further results Linz - Znojmo 1:3 1:0 Bortnak (5.52), 1:1 Zubov (19.15), 1:2 Svoboda (22.34), 1:3 Gorcik (58.00)

Ljubljana - Klagenfurt 1-0 1:0 Stebih (11.09)

Graz - Vienna 0:2 0:1 Bradley (47.26), 0:2 Bradley (59.44)

Villach - Pustertal postponed The ICE Hockey League 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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Botched return: HCB loses the Tyrolean duel in Innsbruck

Exactly two weeks ago, HCB Südtirol Alperia played its last championship game and won against Graz. After that there was a Corona cluster, including two defeats at the Green Table. The Foxes returned to the ice in Innsbruck on Tuesday evening.

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