Series A2: The hunt for league leaders Kaltern begins again

HC Eppan Sarah The Pirates want to continue their successful run and take advantage of their current good form. The Überetscher have recently celebrated three victories in a row and have thus taken second place in the table behind leaders Kaltern. After four matchdays, Eppan has the best attack in Serie A2 - the yellow-blues have already scored 19 goals so far. The outstanding players at the HCE are Patrick Wallenberg, who has nine scorer points (two goals) and Jan Waldner, who scored three times (and provided one assist). On Friday evening, the Eppan team will be guests at Meran with their coach Doug McKay. On Sunday we will play again in front of our own audience against HC Neumarkt Riwega. This is also the top game of the sixth round. Coach Jarno Mensonen has plenty to draw from when it comes to the squad.

SV Kaltern Rothoblaas SV Kaltern is on a roll. The “Hechte” celebrated as many wins in four games and are leading the table in the second division. Last Sunday, the Überetscher team had the upper hand against Vipiteno in extra time - thanks to Steve Pelletier, who has scored four goals so far and collected a total of eight scorer points. In order to defend first place in the table, points are needed this week too. Thomas Sandlin's team will play against HC Neumarkt in the Raiffeisen Arena on Friday. On Sunday the club will go to the Eiswelle in Bozen, where the Kalterer team will be guests of EV Bozen 84. As far as the roster is concerned, the defenders Adrian Marzoner and Markus Kofler, as well as the attackers Manuel Gamper (two game day ban) and the long-term injured Mirko Quinz will be missing.

HC Neumarkt Riwega After two wins in a row, HC Neumarkt is back in business and Coach's team also made up ground in the table. In order to move further forward in the rankings, the next successes must come. First, the “Wildgänse” go to Kaltern to face the league leaders. The next away match is scheduled for Sunday, this time against the Pirates. Coach Joe West can't take full advantage. In addition to the long-term injured Paolo Bustreo, Michael Sullmann, who has the flu, and Marian Zelger, who is struggling with muscular problems, are missing.

HC Gherdeina The people of Val Gardena have gained a lot of self-confidence after their comeback against Pergine, which was crowned with a win. The Ladins played particularly well in the third third and scored three very valuable points. Now Thomas Kostner's team should build on this great third and also bring points on the weekend. It is important to take advantage of the form of the strikers, who scored 16 goals. The HCG has to go to the Eiswelle on Friday evening at EV Bozen. On Sunday the Ladins will play the away game against the Broncos Vipiteno and their top scorer TJ Caig. Val Gardena will miss Marco Senoner, who was given a three-day ban by the sports judge. Benjamin Bregenzer, who was missing due to family problems, is expected to return to the team.

HC Meran Junior Meran suffered a bitter defeat against the Wildgänse in Neumarkt on Sunday, and the brilliant comeback in the third third was not crowned with success. But that probably didn't do any damage to the morale of McKay's troops. However, the people of Passerstadt have to be more specific up front and make better use of their many opportunities. The white-blacks currently have the weakest attacking lines. At least that's what the statistics say, because the attackers only scored nine goals. This week's program initially includes the home game against HC Eppan Sarah. On Sunday, however, the “Adlers” will host Pergine. HC Meran has plenty to offer, Michael Stocker has recovered from his back problems.

HC Pergine Solarplus The Trentino club has recently suffered two defeats in a row. That was a bitter setback for Pergine, who had started this championship very successfully with two wins in a row. Now it's time to get back on the right path and turn things around. To do this, Pergine's defense needs to become more stable, as the team has already conceded ten goals. Marco Liberatore's team will face Vipiteno at home on Friday, while they travel to Merano on Sunday. The only absentee on Friday will be Stefano Piva, who was suspended for one matchday after the brawl in Selva.

EV Bolzano 84 Groupon The people of Bolzano now have a single goal: to finally get their first points of the season and thus no longer have zero. To do this, the team must give its game more continuity - without repeatedly conceding goals through individual mistakes. The Talferstädter can play two home games this weekend. On Friday, Val Gardena will be visiting the Eiswelle, and on Sunday, league leader Kaltern will be coming to the south of Bolzano. Fred Carroll can count on goalkeeper Marcello Platè to return to the team. For this he has to give way to Christian Timpone, who has suffered a hand injury.

WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan The Broncos have digested the defeat in the home game against Kaltern and now want to get back to winning ways. The Hicks squad, which is currently living primarily off the goals of their top scorer TJ Caig, needs to improve their outnumbered game a lot. The Wipptalers find it very difficult with one man less and rarely survive such phases unscathed (66,67%). The Wild Horses will face Pergine away on Friday, before Val Gardena will be the guest of WSV Sterzing Weihenstephan on Sunday. The only absentee from the Serie A relegated side is defender Luca Scardoni.

Serie A2, 5th matchday regular season – Friday, October 12, 2012 Raiffeisen Arena in Kaltern, 20.30 p.m SV Kaltern Rothoblaas – HC Neumarkt Riwega MeranArena in Meran, 20.30 p.m HC Meran Junior – HC Eppan Sarah

Stadio del Ghiaccio in Pergine, 20.30 p.m Pergine Solarplus – WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan

Ice wave in Bolzano, 20.30 p.m EV Bozen 84 Groupon – HC Gherdeina

Serie A2, 6th matchday regular season – Sunday, October 14, 2012

Eppan Ice Stadium, 19 p.m HC Eppan Sarah – HC Neumarkt Riwega

MeranArena in Meran, 19 p.m HC Meran Junior – Pergine Solarplus

Ice wave in Bolzano, 19 p.m EV Bozen 84 Groupon – SV Kaltern Rothoblaas

Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno, 19 p.m WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan – HC Gherdeina

The table after the 4th matchday 1. SV Kaltern Rothoblaas 11 points 2. HC Eppan Sarah 9 3. WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan 7 4. Pergine Solarplus 6 5. HC Neumarkt Riwega 6 6. HC Gherdeina 6 7. HC Meran Junior 3 8. EV Bozen 84 Groupon 0

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Series A2: The hunt for league leaders Kaltern begins again

The fifth and sixth matchdays of Serie A2 are scheduled for the weekend. The top game between league leaders Kaltern and Neumarkt will be under special observation on Friday, while Sunday will be dominated by Eppan against Neumarkt and Vipiteno against Val Gardena.

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