Recent Eliteliga and Bezirksliga matches showcased dominant performances from several teams. IPR Langenwang fell to the EVZ Murtal Lions with a score of 1:12. The EC LE Kings initially led against Eisbären Peggau 3:0 but lost 3:8. The Bergerbauer Warriors defeated EC Gunners Leoben 5:2, marking their tenth win in twelve games. In the Gebietsliga, IPR Langenwang II triumphed over IP Bruck 8:1, while the Black Eagles Bruck suffered a heavy defeat to EC Eisbrecher, ending 2:14.
Eliteliga Highlights
The recent Eliteliga match saw IPR Langenwang face a formidable opponent in the EVZ Murtal Lions, resulting in a staggering score of 1:12 (0:5, 1:3, 0:4). The Lions showcased their dominance by netting twelve goals while conceding just one to the Ice Park Rangers. By the end of the first period, the score was already 0:5. Nico Flasch managed to score a consolation goal for Langenwang in the 35th minute, bringing the tally to 1:6. Notably, Daniel Forcher shined for the Lions with an impressive four goals and two assists, while Michael Grüneis contributed two goals along with five assists.
EC LE Kings vs. Eisbären Peggau
In a thrilling Bezirksliga matchup, the EC LE Kings met the Eisbären Peggau, ending with a score of 3:8 (3:0, 0:5, 0:3). Initially, the LE Kings seemed to have the upper hand, leading 3:0 thanks to goals from Hannes Rohrer, Marco Herzl, and Maxim Topkasov in the first period. However, the Eisbären quickly narrowed the gap to 3:2 at the start of the second period with goals from Luka Petelin and Moritz Stradner. Maximilian Hohl’s equalizer in the 37th minute shifted the momentum, allowing Peggau to take control and score five unanswered goals. The final two points came from Philipp Jantscher and Tristan Schröttner, who netted his second goal, sealing the victory for the Eisbären.
Bergerbauer Warriors Continue Their Winning Streak
In Bezirksliga action, the EC Gunners Leoben faced the Bergerbauer Warriors, ultimately falling 2:5 (0:1, 2:2, 0:2). The Warriors demonstrated their prowess, marking their tenth win in twelve games. Günther Leitenbauer opened the scoring for the Gunners, but the Warriors quickly equalized with Florian Wegscheider’s goal. The first period ended with the Warriors in the lead thanks to Martin Baumann’s late goal. In the final period, Wegscheider secured his hat trick and pushed the score to 2:5, with Simon and Oliver Meister providing crucial assists throughout the game.
Gebietsliga Standouts
In the Gebietsliga, IP Bruck faced IPR Langenwang II, resulting in a decisive 1:8 victory for Langenwang (0:2, 0:2, 1:4). Langmann scored the lone goal for Bruck, while the Rangers, led by Pink with three goals, cemented their second-place standing behind the Trofaiach Torpedos.
The Black Eagles Bruck took on EC Eisbrecher and suffered a heavy defeat, ending the match at 2:14 (1:2, 0:6, 1:6). Despite scoring first, the Eagles quickly found themselves outmatched as the Eisbrecher exploded offensively, with Dennis Söllner and Andre Grabenbauer each netting five goals. This match highlighted the Eagles’ struggle against a relentless opponent.