Overtime | About rocket launches and turbulence

The rising star SV Kaltern (IHL) Everything is ready in Cape Canaveral: At the spaceport in the state of Florida in the United States, there it is, the rocket called Kaltern 618. The final preparations have been made, the engines are ignited and it is already rising unchecked into the sky towards its destination. This is roughly how SV Kaltern's start to the season in the Italian Hockey League can be depicted. The number 618 in the rocket's name was of course not chosen by chance. The Hechte, who started the new season as favorites, played six games in this early phase of the season - and won all of them. So corresponds to 18 points. What's impressive is how Gabriel Vinatzer & Co. defeated their opponents: Jan Prochazka's team scored an average of six goals, only conceded a total of eleven and kept their cool even in difficult situations. The 6:3 win at the Toblach Icebears despite a 0:3 deficit is the best proof of this. The two legionnaires, Teemu and Marko Virtala, played a major role in this impressive triumph. Together the two brothers already have 36 points. Teemu, who has only played five games, is at the top of the scorers ranking with 21 points. If the pike continue to play at this pace, the question arises: Who is going to stop them? The relegated one HC Gherdëina (AlpsHL) Change of scenery: We move from Cape Canaveral to the east coast of the United States, to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The HCG 40 aircraft has just taken off from there after considerable take-off difficulties. The passengers enjoy a relaxed flight before violent turbulence suddenly occurs. The situation is tense and hectic. There is no calm in sight. This is how the sporting situation of HC Gherdëina can be briefly and succinctly described. The team of the not undisputed David Musial has recently gotten into trouble again after a mixed start to the season and a subsequent high with four successes in a row. The Furie, who have probably the best legionnaires in the league with Colin Furlong, Terrance Amorosa and Brad McGowan in their ranks, lost the last four games in a row - hence the number 40. That was the 2:3 defeat at EK Zell am See is still justifiable, the Ladins have to put up with some questions in the duels against the Wipptal Broncos, EHC Lustenau and EC Kitzbühel. Whether it's a completely missed third, lost leads or simply arrogance when defending your own goal, the reasons for the recent negative series are complex. However, the defeats have one thing in common. At no point did the HCG appear like a tight-knit group, but instead relied on the exceptional talent to achieve success. A concept that did not bring the desired results. Now it's up to Musial, last year's successful coach, to turn things around in time.

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Overtime | About rocket launches and turbulence

Tuesday is overtime day: Today: A team led by Finnish veterans that is currently scaring an entire league, and a sudden, inexplicable crash.

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