Overtime | The one who dances with the foxes

The newcomer: Greg Ireland (HC Bozen) The 55-year-old ice hockey teacher from Ontario achieved something that none of his predecessors, including the title-decorated Kai Suikkanen and Tom Pokel, ever managed: He led HC Bozen to a regular-season victory in the ICE Hockey League (formerly EBEL). . So far, the Foxes' best placement at the end of the regular round was two fourth places from 2014 and 2017. This historic success is certainly not based solely on Ireland. However, it is he who formed a successful unit from long-time local HCB cracks, up-and-coming youngsters like Ivan Deluca and Simon Pitschieler and exceptional foreign talents. Ireland has a tough approach, demands enormous things from the players and at the same time always has an open ear for his protégés, whom he also shows great interest off the ice. This is also why he is so valued by the players. However, the basic round victory can only be an interim step, Ireland's big goal is to win the title. It would be the first major trophy in his almost 30-year coaching career. The relegated team: HC Brixen (IHL) One thing in advance: HC Brixen has had a solid season in the IHL so far. Nevertheless, some sand has gotten into the gears in the last few weeks. Instead of being at the top of the table, we now have to tighten the reins again in order not to lose the good playoff starting position that we have achieved in the last few months. Review: 2 weeks ago, the Falcons suffered a bitter 3:7 defeat against current bottom team Alleghe, which meant they missed out on making it to the top. Now the next avoidable defeat followed against HC Eppan – which has been at the bottom of the rankings in recent weeks. The badly battered Überetscher lined up with only 14 field players, but defeated Brixen 3-2. Now there are 5 teams within 6 points fighting for 5 playoff tickets. With 20 points and one game less, Brixen is still in a good position in fourth place and will reach the playoffs without any problems - as long as the defeats against the two laggards in the table were just blips.

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Overtime | The one who dances with the foxes

The new SportNews overtime is here - and with it the promotions and relegations from the last ice hockey week. Today in focus: HC Bozen with its successful coach Greg Ireland and the Brixner Falken, who have recently disappeared a bit.

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