Ice hockey champion KAC has returned in the race for a semi-final ticket. The “Red Jackets” caught up in the best-of-7 series against the Vienna Capitals from a 1:3 deficit and forced an all-important seventh game, which took place today (7.45 p.m., PULS 24) in Vienna’s Steffl-Arena over the will go on stage. The so-called momentum speaks for KAC, the team around Linz striker Lukas Haudum draws confidence from the recent sense of achievement (3: 2 after extra time and 5: 3), while the worry lines at the Capitals because of corona cases (head coach Barr, Kickert, Meyer) , injuries (Neal, Lowry) and a suspension (Dodero) are deep.
“There is nothing hotter”
Now all forces should be mobilized on both sides to avert the knockout. “There’s nothing hotter than game 7. We showed character and heart, now we want to go one better,” emphasized 24-year-old Haudum, who scored to make it 4-2 on Sunday. The home advantage speaks for the Viennese. Up to 7000 fans are expected.
Villacher SV also enjoys the support of the crowd against Olimpija Ljubljana today at 7:15 p.m. It also needs it to pick up speed after the recent setbacks. The Slovenians also turned a 1:3 into a 3:3. That rankles VSV coach Rob Daum, who led the Black Wings to the title in 2011/12. At that time, by the way, also about a game 7 in the quarterfinals – against the Vienna Capitals (8:3). For a new one? “It’s going to be exciting,” predicts the Canadian.
“Girls Day” at Eiskatzen
The women’s ice hockey Bundesliga club Ice Cats Linz invites you to the 2nd LIWEST Girls Ice Hockey Day in the Donauparkhalle on Saturday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Sports-loving girls from the age of five are very welcome, registrations can be made via e-mail (nachwuchs@icecats.at) or by telephone (0650 410 55 08). Bring ice skates and long underwear, the club will provide everything else.
Source: Nachrichten
