The fact that the Sharks Gmunden in the Austrian ice hockey league (ÖEL), the third highest category, are still in the competition borders a little miracle. The Puckjäger from Traunsee fell the skewer in the play-off quarter-finals against Kufstein after a 0: 4 home defeat and made the jump into the semi-final with a 6-1 away win.
“I am very proud of my team,” emphasized Shark’s head coach Gregor Baumgartner, who, with his protégés around veteran Marc-Andre Dorion, will transform the domestic Muki-Arena today (6.30 p.m.) into a hexetery.
Up to 1000 fans are expected on Saturday for the first by two duels (6.30 p.m.) with a title favorite Lustenau (with the total score of 15: 2 against Maribor). The result from the addition of first and second leg decides who can sniff the final air.
Usually the Vorarlbergers should take the race because they are “an overwhelming opponent”. But Play-offs have their own laws, every now and then the underdog triumphs. “We will try everything, the success in Kufstein has strengthened our self -confidence,” said Baumgartner.
By the way, when buying an admission ticket, there is a free beer from Eggenberg Castle (while stocks last). The guest appearance in the country takes place on March 1 (5.30 p.m.).
Drum roll in the Linz-AG-ISAREA
It is also hot on Saturday (7.30 p.m.) in the Linz-AG-ISAREA, where the best-of-3 final series between the basic transit winner Grizzlies Linz and challenger Oilers Salzburg begins. Admission is free, food and potion are against donations.
Two drummer from the Black-Wings fan club Overtime will also heat up the atmosphere. Finally, with the semi-final decision-making match against Amstetten (the Upper Austrians turned the best-of-5 series after 0: 2 deficit) more than 500 fans applauded. The bear will step again.
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Source: Nachrichten
