League newcomer Asiago put up a bitter resistance to the Steinbach Black Wings for a “half-time”, then it became clear why the tail light is the “shooting gallery” in the ice hockey upper house. Linz gave the Italians the goals they conceded 48, 49, 50 on the way to the 6: 3 (1: 1, 3: 1, 2: 1) victory, which is balm for the soul after two defeats in a row , 51, 52 and 53 a. Much to the amusement of the 1797 visitors in the Linz-AG-Eisarena.
“We wanted to apply pressure, and we managed to do that to some extent. The team stayed calm,” said goalkeeping coach Jürgen Penker, whose team was trailing 2-1 by the 33rd minute. Then a double strike from Graham Knott (33′) and Niklas Bretschneider (34′) turned the tables within exactly 60 seconds. This game, which was played with an open visor, also tasted good to the one-storm series. Michael Haga recorded four points (2 goals/2 assists), captain Brian Lebler (2/0) two.
Now the Black Wings, where Raphael Wolf made his comeback after his three-game ban, can take a deep breath. At the weekend they are free of games, on Tuesday (5:30 p.m.) the home game of the second-placed team against leaders HC Bozen.
Steinbach Black Wings Linz – Asiago 6: 3 (1: 1, 3: 1, 2: 1). Goals: Lebler (10′, 43′), Knott (33′), Bretschneider (34′), Haga (38′, 41′); Saracino (12th, 23rd/pp), Misley (52nd/pp).
Source: Nachrichten
