Wolves do the job, but nothing more

The Graz 99ers have started a real sell-out in the last few weeks and traveled to Bruneck with only three complete lines. No wonder, as the Styrians are at the bottom of the table in the ICE Hockey League. Nevertheless, the HCP struggled for a long time in the Intercable Arena, which was filled with 2350 fans, before the 5-1 victory was certain. After like But nobody asks in the current phase of the season. What counts are the three points that keep the chances of a direct playoff entry alive.

Kasper Vuorinen's team appeared on Sunday as if they had not yet overcome the shock of the derby. Sluggish, unfocused and flawed are three adjectives that succinctly summarize the performance. Only two players reached normal form: there was Rick Schofield, who laid the foundation for the victory with his two goals. And goalkeeper Jacob Smith, who was given preference over Andreas Bernard and was always there when called upon.

In the last two games of the regular season against Vorarlberg and Salzburg, there needs to be an improvement in performance - Vuorinen is also aware of that. The gap to sixth place is now two points. Although there is still a direct duel between Villach and Innsbruck, Raphael Andergassen & Co. are dependent on support. The highlights Complicated start The Graz 99ers are by no means giving in in the first phase and have the better chances. The relief is all the greater when Rick Schofield decisively deflects an Ege shot. It becomes quiet The Wolves are still in Larifari mode and are punished for it in the second third. Renars Krastenbergs shoots after a cross pass, the puck stays behind Smith and the Latvian calmly slides in. breathe easy Dante Hannoun sets up for Mikael Frycklund, who is lurking in the slot, who shoots straight away. Goalkeeper Paul Mocher lets the shot roll through his braces. Die Entscheidung The 99ers' tank is coming to an end in the final section. First Schofield is successful with a powerful one-timer before Jason Akeson hits the top corner with a double advantage. Who doesn't have it yet, who still wants it? The game had long since been decided when Matthias Mantinger fixed the final score at 5-1 on a pass from Andergassen and ensured a conciliatory conclusion. HC Pustertal – Graz 99ers 5:1 HCP: Bernard (Smith); Stanton-Messner, Kasastul-Ege, Glira-Atwal, Althuber; Hannoun-Frycklund-Petan, Morley-Schofield-Akeson, Deluca-Andergassen-Mantinger, Catenacci-Sill-Öhler, Hasler. coach: Mountainous

G99: Mocher (Wieser); Egger-Pfeffer, Kernberger-Schira, Hanl-Reiner; Krastenbergs-Schiechl-Ograjensek, Antonitsch-Wemmenborn-Viksten, Bauer-Krainz-Kittinger, Engelhart. coach: Pennerborn

Gates: 1:0 Schofield (8.22), 1:1 Krastenbergs (26.09), 2:1 Frycklund (35.07), 3:1 Schofield (46.42), 4:1 Akeson (53.35), 5:1 Mantinger (55.44)

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ICE Hockey League: HC Bozen – Asiago 7:4 (click here for the report) Goals: 1:0 Mantenuto (3.14), 1:1 Gennaro (8.25), 2:1 Gazley (13.30), 2:2 Finoro (13.57), 3:2 Vandane (14.06), 4:2 Gazley (21.10), 5:2 Halmo (25.54), 5:3 Finoro (26.13), 5:4 Finoro (32.57), 6:4 McClure (53.11), 7:4 Frigo (58.34) Audience: 3690

HC Innsbruck – AV Fehervar 3:2 aet Goals: 1-0 Green (17.35), 2-0 Roy (18.37), 2-1 McGauley (42.47), 2-2 Atkinson (54.39), 3-2 Albano (62.56) Audience: 2400

Black Wings Linz – Villacher SV 2:1 Goals: 0:1 Hughes (23.22), 1:1 Roe (42.39), 2:1 St-Amant (54.01) Audience: 4863

Red Bull Salzburg – Pioneers Vorarlberg 4-0 Goals: 1:0 Raffl (4.10), 2:0 Rymsha (21.14), 3:0 Schilling (35.19), 4:0 Rymsha (39.18) Audience: 3114

EC KAC – Oilimpija Ljubljana 8:1 Goals: 1:0 Fraser (00.54), 2:0 Fraser (15.55), 3:0 Sablattnig (17.48), 4:0 Klassek (19.05), 4:1 Bicevskis (24.01), 5:1 Postma (29.38), 6:1 Bischofberger (32.00), 7:1 Bischofberger (55.26), 8:1 Ganahl (56.11) Audience: 4198

The table SP G U V TV P 1. EC Klagenfurt 47 33 0 14 183:101 102 2. Fehervar 46 29 0 17 146:126 89 3. EC Salzburg 46 30 0 16 142:107 87 4. HCB South Tyrol 46 27 0 19 137:125 76 5. Linz 46 24 0 22 146:116 75 6. EC Villach 46 25 0 21 155:136 74 7. HC Innsbruck 46 25 0 21 134:131 74 8. HC Pustertal 46 24 0 22 139:133 72 9. Olimpija Ljubljana 46 22 0 24 142:145 66 10. Vorarlberg 47 21 0 26 149:154 62 11. Vienna Capitals 46 16 0 30 110:163 48 12. Asiago Hockey 46 13 0 33 120:188 43 13. Graz99ers 46 11 0 35 88:166 32

ICE Regular Season ICE	SP	TV	P
1. EC Klagenfurt	48	183:121	97
2. EC Salzburg	48	173:130	95
3. HCB South Tyrol	48	155:113	93
4. Linz	48	155:121	88
5. EC Villach	48	173:143	86
6. Graz99ers	48	149:121	86
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Wolves do the job, but nothing more

Led by Rick Schofield, HC Pustertal clinched a must-win against the Graz 99ers on Sunday. However, this game will not be remembered for a long time because the Wolves offered one of the weakest performances of the season.

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