Games yesterday:
Vienna vs Bratislava 3-2
Pretty even game. Vienna is not quite in top shape, but continues to get very good goaltending from Calvin Pickard. Bratislava seems to have taken a step forward, though they're still defensive lapses.
Linz vs Fehervar 0-2
Ninth win in a row for the Hungarian club. Solid defensive showing by both teams, the difference was that Fehervar found a way to score two quick goals in the last period while Linz couldn't get on the scoresheet.
Villach vs Klagenfurt 0-4
A painful step back for Villach. The team lacked intensity and looked uninspired – against their arch enemy Klagenfurt out of all opponents. Very disappointing.
Salzburg vs Dornbirn 4-1
Mixed performance by both teams. After an evenly played first period, Dornbirn had a bad second period and Salzburg turned a 1-1 into a 4-1. In the last period Dornbirn bounced back and had enough chances to make it closer, but failed to score. Two goals for 16 year old German Julian Lutz!
Innsbruck vs Bolzano 2-3
Some defensive improvement by the hometeam. They gave Bolzano a proper battle and played well, but in the end the better team carried the day.
Games tomorrow (all games 19:15 CET = 13:15 EST):
Fehervar vs Vienna
Important game between the #2 and #3 teams in the league. The visitors will have to get back to their best if they want a win here. Should be an intense game.
Livestream (€6,90):
ICE Hockey League TV
Villach vs Linz
A chance for Linz to make up some ground, in particular if VSV plays as dull as against Klagenfurt. Will Villach coach Rob Daum be able shake his team up?
Livestream (€6,90):
ICE Hockey League TV
Dornbirn vs Bolzano
The home team has played well but not always with consistency. On a good day they could prove to be a handful even for the leader. But a bad period could be enough to sink them.
Livestream (€6,90):
ICE Hockey League TV
Klagenfurt vs Graz
KAC has won a lot without always looking convincing, but the scorers Petersen & Tičar are clicking now. First game for Graz under new head coach Gustafsson. He will have to find a way to stop the bleeding rather quickly.
Livestream (€6,90):
ICE Hockey League TV
Salzburg vs Innsbruck
If the visitors manage to play defensively cautious again, Salzburg will have something to handle as it's hard to keep Innsbruck off the scoreboard. Not quite sure what to expect from the Red Bulls at the moment.
No livestream as the game is on pay TV.