EVZ Murtal Lions achieved a commanding 9:5 victory over the LE Kings in the Elite League, with notable contributions from Sulzer and Bärnthaler. Meanwhile, the Bulls Weiz secured a 5:3 win against IPR Langenwang, while in the District League, the Gunners Leoben shut out the Deutschfeistritz Flyers 4:0. The M-Rast Wolves suffered a significant loss to the EC Sajowitz Devils, 2:19. The Torpedos Trofaiach remained unbeaten in the Regional League, defeating the Ice Wolves Ternitz 6:1.
EVZ Murtal Lions Triumph Over LE Kings
The recent clash in the Elite League saw the EVZ Murtal Lions secure a thrilling victory against the LE Kings, concluding the match with a score of 9:5. The game featured intense competition, with goals from Sulzer, Bärnthaler (2), Schiechl, Grüneis, Kuntze, Forcher, and Quintz for the Lions, while the Kings netted goals from Topkasov (2), Eschenberger, Wassermann, and Reisinger.
In front of approximately 500 fans, including nearly 100 supporters from Leoben, the match kicked off with a fervent energy. The Lions, led by captain Mario Sulzer, took the lead early on with a power play goal, but the Kings quickly responded through Noel Eschenberger. After some back-and-forth scoring, the Lions regained the lead just before the first period ended. The second period continued the trend of tight competition, with both teams exchanging goals until the Lions pulled ahead decisively in the final third.
After the game, Kings coach Michael Pollross acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in reducing errors and enhancing scoring efficiency. “Zeltweg applied good pressure and made fewer mistakes today, which justified their triumph,” he stated. Looking ahead, the Kings are set to host the Bulls from Weiz on Saturday at 5:30 PM.
Bulls Weiz Overcome IPR Langenwang
In another exciting matchup, the Bulls Weiz defeated IPR Langenwang with a final score of 5:3. The game started off with the Bulls taking an early lead, quickly scoring within the first 15 seconds. Despite a slow start, the Rangers fought back, narrowing the deficit and eventually equalizing at 3:3. However, the Bulls regained control, scoring two more goals to secure their victory.
In the District League, the Gunners Leoben achieved their first win of the season against the Deutschfeistritz Flyers, shutting them out with a score of 4:0. Meanwhile, the M-Rast Wolves faced a heavy defeat against the EC Sajowitz Devils, with a staggering score of 2:19. The Devils showcased their dominance throughout the match, with Markus Strassegger leading the charge with five goals.
The Warriors managed a narrow victory over the EVZ Murtal Lions II, maintaining their position as challengers to the Devils. Anticipation builds for the upcoming matches, including a showdown between the Warriors and the Devils on Saturday at 6:40 PM in Kapfenberg.
In the Regional League, the Torpedos Trofaiach continued their unbeaten streak, defeating the Ice Wolves Ternitz 6:1, while the Golden Miners Leoben fell to IPR Langenwang II, 1:3. The EC Icebreaker also faced a tough match, losing 0:5 to IP Bruck.