Red Bull Salzburg shot HCB Südtirol from the top of the ICE Hockey League on Sunday. The reigning champion defeated the team from Bolzano 6:3 in the 18th round. At the same time, Fehervar won 4-0 at HC Innsbruck, making the Hungarians the new league leaders. The KAC won at Olimpija Ljubljana 7:5. The Black Wings Linz beat Asiago at home with the same result.
In Salzburg the audience saw very different thirds. While the hosts took a 3-0 lead in the first 20 minutes, the South Tyroleans responded with three goals in the middle period to equalize. The decision came in the final third when Ryan Murphy brought the “Bulls” back in front (51st). To top it all off, there were two empty net goals from Mario Huber (59th) and Benjamin Nissner (60th). The champions, who are now fourth with 29 points, also won the second duel of the season with the Bolzano team.
In Innsbruck, Fehervar was dry and efficient, while the “Sharks” missed their chances. The Hungarian guests netted four times and moved past Bozen (38) to the top of the league with 39 points. The fans in Laibach were treated to a rollercoaster of emotions, where the lead changed several times. Despite falling behind twice, the KAC emerged victorious at Olimpija, with Johannes Bischofberger winning the match with three goals (3rd, 51st, 56th). The “Red Jackets” finished sixth with 27 points, catching up with the fifth-placed Slovenes.
There was also a high-scoring exchange of blows in Linz. The Black Wings were ahead 5-1 after 34 efficient minutes. But the guests from Asiago made it 4:5 within six minutes before the second break. When the equalizer fell in the final third, the game threatened to collapse. But Brian Lebler (58th) and Ken Ograjensek (60th) scored Linz’s third win in a row since the international break.
How did Fehervar’s defense contribute to their success against HC Innsbruck in the recent match?
Interview with Guest 1:
Edited by Damien C., World-Today News Website Editor
DC: Hello and welcome to our interview. Today we have Mr. Thomas Johnson, a sports analyst who closely follows the ICE Hockey League. Mr. Johnson, can you tell us what were the key highlights from the games played this weekend in the ICE Hockey League?
TJ: Hello, Damien. Thank you for having me. Well, as we can see from the article, there were some exciting games this weekend. Red Bull Salzburg defeated HCB Südtirol in an action-packed match, while Fehervar won against HC Innsbruck. What do you think were the main takeaways from these games?
DC: Absolutely. I found it interesting how Red Bull Salzburg managed to come from behind in the second period and then dominate the third period to secure the victory. What do you think contributed to their success in this game?
TJ: Yes, Red Bull Salzburg played an amazing game. They showed great resilience by coming back from behind and scoring three unanswered goals in the third period. It’s a testament to their team spirit and never-say-die attitude. Their experienced players like Thomas Raffl and Mario Huber played a crucial role in turning the game around.
DC: Moving on to Fehervar, they had an absolute domination in their victory over HC Innsbruck. How do you think they were able to keep a clean sheet and score four goals in such a decisive match?
TJ: Fehervar played a very disciplined game, restricting HC Innsbruck’s chances. They also had a strong offensive game with players like David Pacan and Adam Lukac scoring crucial goals. Their defense was rock-solid, and Jaroslav Obsut managed to save all the shots that came his way. Fehervar deserved to win after their performance.
DC: Lastly, let’s talk about the close match between Black Wings Linz and Asiago. It seemed like Linz was in control for most of the game, but Asiago made it exciting in the end. What were your thoughts on this game?
TJ: Indeed, it was a thrilling match.
