The first “English week” is approaching in the A2 series

HC Meran Junior – HC Neumarkt Riwega There will be a fantastic game in the MeranArena on Wednesday. Both teams were able to win recently, which is why both the Eagles and the Wild Geese are brimming with self-confidence. Meran prevailed in Vipiteno on Sunday (after extra time) and is in fourth place in the table. One place ahead of them are the Neumarktners, who haven't lost a game since the arrival of NHL warrior Nick Bonino and have celebrated four wins in a row. In order not to lose ground on leader Eppan (the Überetscher are four lengths ahead), Joe West's team obviously wants to win and extend its positive series. Both teams must select a player before the direct duel. Michael Stocker will be missing from Meran, while Neumarkt will have to do without Marian Zelger. The attacker was banned for one match day by the sports judge.

SV Kaltern Rothoblaas – WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan One of the most interesting duels takes place in the Raiffeisen Arena, where the Hechte host the Broncos. For the Wipptalers it's about making a turnaround from a difficult phase, because when it comes to the last results you can't be satisfied in the Vipiteno clubhouse. The home team comes into the game with a win against Pergine behind them, which Kaltern was able to achieve on Sunday in front of their home crowd. And at the next home game, the Überetscher understandably want to leave the ice as winners again. Vipiteno has been waiting for a win since October 14th and four games. At that time, HC Gherdeina was beaten 4:3. Now the rudder needs to be turned around. A slight upward trend could be seen on Sunday in the narrow 1:2 defeat after extra time against Merano. Daniel Spinell and Mirko Quinz will be missing from Kaltern, while Alex Tauferer's appearance is questionable. Sterzing has to play Daniel Maffia with shoulder problems, while Alex Lanz will be out for a whole month due to a broken wrist.

Pergine Solarplus – HC Gherdeina Two crisis-hit clubs will face each other on the ice in Vigalzano on Wednesday, with no clear prediction about the possible outcome of the game. On the one hand, Pergine, which seems to be gradually recovering from the financial turbulence and now wants to score points again on the ice. The last win was a long time ago, as it dates back to the second matchday on September 30th. Now we should celebrate again, also in order not to completely lose touch with the other teams. Val Gardena, on the other hand, has recently lost five games in a row, but has shown improving form. The Ladins are not necessarily what you would call a power away from home: HCG only has one win abroad (1:3 against EV Bozen). As far as the squad is concerned, coach Marco Liberatore can play with the best players, while the guests have to do without Fabrizio Senoner and Oliver Schenk. The young attacker suffered a severe concussion against Eppan on Sunday. Although he has already been discharged from the hospital, he now needs complete rest in order to recover as quickly as possible.

EV Bozen 84 Groupon – HC EppanSarah In the Eiswelle, league leader Eppan is a guest at EV Bozen. And contrary to what might have been expected three weeks ago, it is likely to be an electrifying match. After four wins in a row, the hosts only had to bite the bullet again on Sunday (in Neumarkt) and are in great form. Eppan, for its part, only had the upper hand against Val Gardena after extra time. Nevertheless, the yellow-blues are undisputed at the top of the Serie A2 table after their fifth win in a row. In the first leg, the Pirates had the upper hand against the White Weasel with 9:5. Since then, a lot has happened for the people of Talferstadt, who have proven that they have gone through a maturation process. Eppan can play fully at the Eispalast on Galvani-Straße, while EV Bozen is missing Christian Timpone (he will probably make his comeback on Sunday) and goalie Marcello Platè (muscle problems) and attacker Hannes Hölzl (wrist pain) are questionable is.

Serie A2, 11th matchday of the regular season – Wednesday, October 31, 2012 MeranArena in Meran, 20.30 p.m HC Meran Junior – HC Neumarkt Riwega Referee: Ferrini, Cristeli C., Carrito

Raiffeisen Arena in Kaltern, 20.30 p.m SV Kaltern Rothoblaas – WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan Referee: Colcuc, Mischiatti, Mori

Stadio del Ghiaccio di Pergine, 20.30 p.m Pergine Solarplus – HC Gherdeina Referee: Benvegnu, Gruber, Niederegger

Ice wave in Bolzano, 20.30 p.m EV Bozen 84 Groupon – HC Bozen Sarah Referee: Lazzeri, Manfroi, Tirelli

The table after the 10th matchday 1. HC Eppan Sarah 23 points 2. SV Kaltern Rothoblaas 20 3. HC Neumarkt Riwega 19 4. HC Meran Junior 14 5. WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan 13 6. HC Gherdeina 12 7. EV Bozen 84 Groupon 12 8. Pergine Solarplus 7

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The first “English week” is approaching in the A2 series

This week there are three championship games on the program for the second division ice hockey cracks. This means that there will also be an “English” week in Serie A2, which will start on Wednesday, October 31st with the 11th matchday.

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