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Hat-trick hero Owre brings HC Innsbruck to victory in overtime!
HC Innsbruck defeated Pioneers Vorarlberg 4-3 after overtime in an exciting western derby in the ICE Hockey League.
Hat-trick hero Owre brings HC Innsbruck to victory in overtime!
In the exciting duel of the win2day ICE Hockey League, HC Innsbruck prevailed against Pioneers Vorarlberg. The West derby on November 12, 2025 ended with a 4-3 win for Innsbruck after an intense overtime. A real fight that captivated the audience until the last moment.
The Pioneers, who relied on screen control from the start, showed some dangerous scenes in the first few minutes. Nathan Burke was unlucky in the 9th minute when his shot hit the crossbar. Shortly afterwards, he was unsuccessful in the 17th minute when he caught a hook in front of HCI goalkeeper Matt Vernon. But Innsbruck countered coldly: In the 27th minute, Steven Owre put the home team in the lead with a tight shot.
The exciting course of the game
As the first half progressed, Sebastian Benker was able to increase the score to 2-0 in the power play in the 34th minute. But the Vorarlbergers didn't let themselves get down and Burke scored the next goal in the 35th minute. It couldn't be more exciting! Lukas Bär from the Haie received a game-misconduct penalty in the 37th minute, which put Innsbruck in a difficult situation, but the team survived the long outnumbered situation. After a goal from Jonas Dobnig in the 43rd minute, victory seemed in sight for Innsbruck.
But the Pioneers had other plans. After a breakaway from Casey Dornbach they equalized 2-2 in the 53rd minute and seven minutes later Daniel Woger made it 3-3 in the 58th minute. The high pace and the constant leadership changes gave us goosebumps.
The decision in overtime
The overtime that followed the equalizer promised additional drama. Steven Owre provided the happy ending from Innsbruck's perspective and scored the winning goal to make it 4-3 a few seconds after the start of extra time. HC Innsbruck now has 15 points and is in twelfth place, while the Pioneers remain at the bottom of the table with 13 points.
But there have not only been exciting stories in ice hockey in recent years. A story also enjoyed great popularity in the world of manga. Tokyo Revengers, written by Ken Wakui, has captivated fans worldwide. The story revolves around Takemichi Hanagaki, a 26-year-old freeter who travels back in time to change the fate of his friends while preventing a tragic loss. The mixture of friendship, conflict and the constant question of the right decision is what makes this story so appealing.
With 278 chapters in 31 volumes and a successful anime adaptation, "Tokyo Revengers" has topped the sales charts for two years in a row and has also won numerous awards. At the same time, the series, which ran until November 2022, sparked discussions about sensitivity and censorship in its Western release, particularly through the Manji symbol.
Whether in ice hockey or in manga, the stories of heroism, solidarity and challenges captivate us all and show that an exciting ending is never out of the question. What will happen next? We can be excited!