Series A2: NHL star Nick Bonino makes his debut in Neumarkt on Friday

HC Eppan Sarah The Pirates are currently in top form and, together with Kaltern and Vipiteno, have climbed to the top of the table. After the defeat in Meran, the Eppan team recently got back on track with a home win against Neumarkt. With 24 goals scored, they have the second best attack in the entire league. This was due on the one hand to the top preparer Wallenberg, and on the other hand to the accurate Stefan Unterkofler and Philipp Platter. Now the Pirates face their first derby against local rivals Kaltern. The place in the sun is at stake. On Sunday Eppan welcomes HC Pergine at home. Coach Jarno Mensonen has all squad players available.

SV Kaltern Rothoblaas The “Hechte” have the chance to forget the last week, which was marked by defeats, with a home win in the neighborhood duel with Eppan. After five wins in a row, the Kalterer engine recently stalled with the home defeat against Neumarkt and the defeat against EV Bozen. Due to the loss of points, Vipiteno and Eppan were able to catch up in the table. On Friday evening, Kaltern wants to pull away again with a win in the top game against the Pirates and follow up with another success two days later against Meran. Coach Sandlin can again rely on Manuel Gamper, who has served his two-game ban. There is still a big question mark behind the appearances of Adrian Marzoner and Mirko Quinz.

HC Neumarkt Riwega Neumarkt and the entire Unterland are captivated by Nick Bonino's commitment. The Anaheim Ducks forward will complete the first training session with his new teammates on Friday at 11 a.m. and will be officially introduced at 12.30:7 p.m. He will make his debut on Friday against the Broncos Vipiteno. Bonino will also put on the “Wildgänse” jersey in the home game against Val Gardena on Sunday. Incidentally, his new employer still has a score to settle against the Ladins, as they won 6-XNUMX in the first leg. Neumarkt coach Joe West will field his best players in both games, apart from Paolo Bustreo, who is out long-term with a torn cruciate ligament.

HC Gherdeina Coach Thomas Kostner's team wants to end the first half of the season with a full point win against Meran. After the narrow defeat in Vipiteno, the Ladins want to get back on the winning road as quickly as possible. Two days after the home game against the “Adlers” they have to go to HC Neumarkt and their NHL star Nick Bonino. Val Gardena currently has an inglorious record: with 137 penalty minutes, last year's finalist is the undisputed leader in this ranking. However, Kostner has completely different worries at the moment, as captain Fabrizio Senoner, who has broken his collarbone, will be without a key player for the long term. He will also have to do without Marco Senoner on Friday.

HC Meran Junior Doug McKay's in-form boys have made up a lot of ground with two wins from the two most recent championship games. Now further points should follow. Ideally on Friday in the Pranives Stadium against HC Gherdeina and two days later in the MeranArena at home against SV Kaltern. After six matchdays, the Passerstädter team has the second-worst goal tally (16) in the entire league, but Vincenzo Marozzi has the best catch rate of all goalkeepers with 93,3%. However, the defense is handicapped by the loss of Max Ansoldi. The captain is out for two weeks due to a muscle strain. Michael Stocker also has to pass with back problems.

HC Pergine Solarplus At the club from Valsugana, the sporting aspects are currently in the background. Rather, the financial situation is causing waves: the club management has decided to continue the season with its own young players and has suggested that those players who have a valid contract change clubs. Although it seems difficult to return to everyday life in Serie A2 at the moment, the Trentino team is determined to score points at home against EV Bozen on Saturday. On Sunday, the Liberatore squad will be visiting the top club from Eppan.

EV Bolzano 84 Groupon The first win of the season against SV Kaltern sparked new enthusiasm at EV Bozen 84. However, in order to finally climb out of the table cellar, the club from the state capital urgently needs more points on Friday in Pergine and then away against Vipiteno. In Wipptal, the EVB wants to make amends for the bitter 1:9 defeat at the start of the season. The Talferstadt team would actually enjoy home advantage, but due to a short track event in the Eiswelle, Weihenstephan is once again serving as the venue. Those responsible in Bolzano can field their best players in both games. Only veteran Christian Timpone has to stay off the ice due to a hand injury.

WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan With two wins in a row, the “Wildpferde” have caught up with league leaders Kaltern. Now, however, it is important to emphasize the recent strong performances by winning more points. The Wipptalers can rely on both the best attack and the most stable defense in the entire A2 series. However, the upcoming tasks are likely to prove extremely unpleasant: On Friday we go to HC Neumarkt in Unterland before meeting the resurgent EV Bozen at home. Vipiteno will start the away trip to Neumarkt without Hannes Stofner (inflammation of the hand), Daniel Maffia and Patrick Mair (both flu). In addition, the deployment of Michael Messner is still uncertain. He suffered a bruised knee.

Serie A2 – Matchday 7 – Friday, October 19, 2012 Raiffeisen Arena in Kaltern, 20:30 p.m Kaltern Rothoblaas – HC Eppan Sarah

Ice rink in Pergine, 20:30 p.m Pergine Solarplus – EV Bozen 84 Groupon

Pranives in Selva, 20:30 p.m HC Gherdeina – HC Meran Junior

Würth Arena in Neumarkt, 20:30 p.m HC Neumarkt Riwega – WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan

Serie A2 – Matchday 8 – Sunday, October 21, 2012 Weihenstephan Arena in Vipiteno, 19:00 p.m Vipiteno Weihenstephan – EV Bozen 84 Groupon

Ice stadium in Eppan, 19:00 p.m HC Eppan Sarah – Pergine Solarplus

Würth Arena in Neumarkt, 19:00 p.m HC Neumarkt Riwega – HC Gherdeina

MeranArena in Meran, 19:00 p.m HC Meran Junior – Kaltern Rothoblaas

The table after 6 games: 1. WSV Vipiteno Weihenstephan 12 points 2. HC Eppan Sarah 12 3. SV Kaltern Rothoblaas 12 4. HC Gherdeina 10 5. HC Neumarkt Riwega 8 6. HC Meran Junior 8 7. Pergine Solarplus 7 8. EV Bozen 84 Groupon 3

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Series A2: NHL star Nick Bonino makes his debut in Neumarkt on Friday

The seventh and eighth matchdays are on the program in the second highest ice hockey league. The eagerly awaited derby between Kaltern and Eppan will take place on Friday, but the coming weekend will clearly be dominated by NHL star Nick Bonino, who will make his debut for Neumarkt tomorrow.

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