To the showdown in Znojmo

Just like three days ago against Villacher SV, HC Pustertal offered a performance that can definitely be described as very good. In the crucial game situations – both offensively and defensively – the Capitals were a lot better. However, it must also be mentioned that they had the necessary luck on their side in the 5-2 win. The Viennese remain a red flag for Raimo Helminen's team, as they won all four duels of the season. No other team has managed this against the HCP.

If you could blame the Wolves for something on Friday evening, it was their sleepy starting third. In this, the nimble Viennese Michael Caruso & Co. literally drove around their ears and took a 2-0 lead. Although the South Tyroleans had a chance to turn things around, in the end the Caps' greater experience prevailed. At least the Black and Yellows got a good feeling about the all-important game on Sunday in Znojmo, which starts at 17.30:XNUMX p.m., thanks to the strong last two thirds.

Despite the bitter defeat, the Helminen troops still have everything in their own hands. If the Wolves get at least one point in South Moravia, they can no longer take part in the quarter-finals. However, if the Czechs prevail in the regular season, the black and yellow would have to go through the rocky path of the pre-playoffs. The highlights Tough start Nikolaus Hartl opened the scoring with a goal. The Wolves couldn't find a solution against Vienna's densely staggered defense and instead conceded the 0-2: After wonderful preparatory work from Wall, Joel Lowry only had to push into the empty goal. Good reaction In the middle section, the home team increased the pressure on Vienna goalie Bernhard Starkbaum. Anthony Bardaro and Max Gerlach in particular stand out, but the two high-class technicians lack the last bit of coolness in front of the opposing team. HCP double whammy The unused opportunities spurred the HCP on, who turned up the heat in the final third. First Jakob Stukel completes a combination worth seeing, then Greg Carey gets the deserved equalizer after a fantastic pass from Harju. Sholl blunder The joy only lasted two and a half minutes, as a durable Sheppard deflection and a pinpoint Bradley finish into the corner restored the two-goal lead. Hartl makes the decision with an empty net hit.

It is already clear for HC Bozen that they have to go through the second round. The Foxes lost 2:3 in Laibach on Friday evening. HC Pustertal – spusu Vienna Capitals 2:5 HCP: Sholl (Stoll); Hanna-Willcox, Caruso-Kristensen, Althuber-Glira, Hofer; Carey-Harju-Bardaro, Ikonen-Andergassen-Budish, Stukel-Hannoun-Gerlach; Ivan Deluca-Berger-Mantinger; Stephan Deluca. Trainer: A pearl

VIC: Starkbaum (Kickert); Wall-Lakos, Hackl-Prapavessis, Karlsson-Fischer, Dodero; Meyer-Sheppard-Bradley, Lowry-Neal-Hartl, Antal-Kromp-Schwinger, Bauer-Moncada-Preiser, Artner. coach: barr

Gates: 0:1 Hartl (3.58), 0:2 Lowry (14.26), 1:2 Stukel (41.40), 2:2 Carey (49.17), 2:3 Sheppard (51.44), 2:4 Bradley (52.44), 2: 5 Hartl (57.42)

Viewers: 1862 ICE Hockey League: Red Bull Salzburg – HC Innsbruck 5:4 1:0 Raffl (9.49), 1:1 Jakubitzka (12.46), 1:2 Bär (13.17), 2:2 Nissner (20.28), 3:2 Lebler (24.21), 4:2 Kanzig (24.59), 4: 3 Huntebrinker (30.45), 4:4 Magwood (33.08), 5:4 Huber (51.34) Audience: 1.507

Olimpija Ljubljana – HC Bozen 3:2 Goals: 1:0 Cimzar (2.46), 2:0 Kapel (4.24), 2:1 Plastino (36.33), 2:2 Trivellato (38.39), 3:2 Kapel (48.08) Audience: 1.623

Black Wings Linz – AV Fehervar 3:6 0:1 Petan (6.19), 1:1 Pelletier (10.51), 1:2 Mihaly (14.56), 1:3 Bartalis (17.48), 2:3 Gaffal (23.30), 2:4 Campbell (34.55), 2: 5 Hari (47.29), 2:6 Shaw (55.36), 3:6 Kristler (58.57) Audience: 920

Dornbirn Bulldogs – Villacher SV 4:6 0:1 Kosmachuk (9.56), 1:1 Jvepalovs (21.40), 2:1 Suhonen (26.37), 2:2 Oleksuk (28.14), 2:3 Karlsson (32.53), 3:3 Jevpalovs (34.36), 3: 4 Schofield (47.54), 4:4 Beck (48.13), 4:5 Zauner (50.44), 4:6 Flemming (59.14)

The 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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To the showdown in Znojmo

1860 fans gathered in the Intercable Arena on Friday evening to celebrate HC Pustertal's direct promotion to the quarter-finals. However, nothing came of it: The Wolves lost to the Vienna Capitals and now have to go to Znojmo for the final showdown.

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