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Pioneers Vorarlberg celebrate a surprise win against KAC in a penalty shootout!
The Pioneers Vorarlberg won the penalty shootout against KAC. Casey Dornbach secures the important point in the home game.
Pioneers Vorarlberg celebrate a surprise win against KAC in a penalty shootout!
A surprising comeback in the Austrian ice hockey league: The Pioneers Vorarlberg celebrated an impressive triumph against the EC-KAC on November 4th, 2025. With a 2-1 defeat after a penalty shootout, the Pioneers, who are currently at the bottom of the table, secured their fourth win of the season. This happened not only at home, but also against a strong team that had previously entered the game with the wind of two wins in a row. How dubnetwork Reportedly, the Pioneers showed a remarkable fighting spirit in this game.
However, the evening didn't start well for the Pioneers: Matt Fraser gave KAC the lead in the 37th minute. But instead of hanging their heads, the Pioneers showed what they were made of in the second half. Nathan Burke equalized in the 45th minute, sending the game into extra time and infuriating the crowd. The situation was particularly exciting in the extra time when a goal from KAC was disallowed after a video review due to an infringement in the goal area. The tension was palpable until the last minute.
Important win for the Pioneers
In the penalty shootout that followed, the Pioneers finally scored the decisive goal: Casey Dornbach let the puck fidget in the net and secured his team the additional point. The team from Vorarlberg can build on this victory after previously defeating champions Salzburg 3-2 in a thrilling overtime match. The home game against KAC is therefore seen as another step in the right direction.
- Die Pioneers Vorarlberg haben nun vier Siege in dieser Saison.
- KAC bleibt trotz der Niederlage auf dem fünften Platz der Tabelle, mit nur zwei Verlusten in den letzten zehn Spielen.
The importance of such successes for the Pioneers cannot be underestimated. As the term “pioneer” itself suggests, players often have to take the first step and meet challenges with creative solutions. In this sense, one could certainly expect the pioneers to do wonders if they build on their strengths and remain mentally strong.
And while the season still promises some exciting encounters, it remains to be seen whether the Pioneers Vorarlberg can continue to surprise.