Eisbullen stop negative streak with overtime win against Vienna!

Eisbullen stop negative streak with overtime win against Vienna!

In a thrilling ice hockey game today, the Eisbullen from Salzburg won a hot duel against their Viennese rivals 4-3 after overtime. This important game was particularly good for the team as they had previously suffered three defeats in a row. The tension was clearly noticeable throughout the game, but unfortunately there were also some critical moments, such as an early penalty for Tom Raffl for a “check to the head”. Despite this setback, the team showed a strong mental performance and did not let themselves be unsettled, even if they conceded a goal when they were in the majority. Goalscorer Florian Baltram said after the game that the team had shown its potential in the end and was optimistic about the future. The Eisbullen's next opponent, Fehervar, is already waiting on Sunday, followed by an important game in the Champions Hockey League on Wednesday. After the game, head coach Manny Viveiros criticized his team's lack of confidence and wit, indicating that there is still room for improvement if the Ice Bulls want to take their ambitions seriously. Captain Max Wilfan von Zell, who is playing against Asiago in the Alps League today, also emphasized the need for improvement after the derby debacle.

Red Bull Salzburg achieved another exciting victory in the third round of the Champions Hockey League. The team secured a narrow 3-2 win after extra time against Unia Oświęcim. Hampus Olsson gave the visitors an early lead after just 18 seconds, but Dennis Robertson and Philipp Krening turned the game in Salzburg's favor with their goals. However, Krystian Dziubiński brought Oświęcim back into the game shortly before the second period break. Nikolaus Kraus finally scored the decisive goal for the ice hockey club from Salzburg in overtime. With this victory, the Eisbullen are approaching the round of 16, which 16 of 24 teams reach, which becomes even more important for the upcoming challenge on Sunday against the ZSC Lions from Switzerland. This triumph gives rise to optimism, especially considering the challenges that will await the teams in the next few weeks, including KAC, which also plays against Oświęcim on Sunday.

The rivalry in the Champions Hockey League

But it's not just the ice bulls who are gaining new courage. Overall, the situation in the Champions Hockey League remains exciting. The ZSC Lions, who suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Sparta Prague today, also made it into the top 16 for the playoffs for the time being, despite their third defeat in five games. Their next opponent, Ilves from Tampere, already has a guaranteed place in the playoffs. Zug, on the other hand, experienced a bitter setback by returning from Finland without a goal or points, which further exacerbated the situation in the competition for the best places. The exciting dynamics in the Champions Hockey League not only make the hearts of ice hockey fans beat faster, but also promise lots of exciting games in the coming weeks.

Overall, it shows that ice hockey in Austria is still a hot topic, with teams giving everything to secure a place at the top. It will soon become clear whether the Eisbullen and their domestic rivals are up to this challenge.