The Austrian national ice hockey team almost lost the second test match against the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The choice of team leader Roger Bader, who was not yet at a high level, lost to the multiple world champion on Saturday in Linz 2:3 (1:1,0:2,1:0), and on Thursday they lost 1:5 on go away. for the Czechs.
The previous week there had been two clear cases against Slovenia.
In the home game against the Czechs, the ÖEHV team sold themselves dearly. They started promisingly in front of 3,400 fans and went away Linz striker Nico Feldner (14th) also ahead. The former world champion favorite then took control and moved away to 3-1. But the Austrians also had good levels and scored a goal from Capitals player Leon Wallner (58th). However, they could no longer equalize.
“I have to praise the whole team, we didn’t give up until the end. At the end it became exciting again, unfortunately we didn’t manage to equalise, but we did still to do. proud of this achievement be,” said Captain Dominique Heinrich.
Duels with Germany continue
Team leader Bader saw a step forward compared to the first game against the Czechs. “Of course the general view gives something Courage, we didn’t win the game, but we were able to take a lot away. I’m proud of the team for how they played today,” said the Swiss.
Next week there will be two duels with former world champion Germany, who lost to Slovakia at home 4:5 after extra time on Saturday. As the final test of endurance before the World Cup, Canada awaits in Vienna on May 5.
The result of Saturday’s international ice hockey test match in Linz:
Austria – Czech Republic 2:3 (1:1,0:2,1:0)
Austria’s goals: Feldner (14.), Wallner (58.)
2024-04-20 18:50:31
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