Wednesday, 03. April 2024 |
Looking forward to final series with KlagenfurtRed Bulls reach finals for the third time in a row after thriller against Bolzano// win2day ICE Hockey LeagueIt was not for the faint-hearted! Yesterday, the Red Bulls won the decisive semi-final game against Bolzano 3:2 in overtime in the sold-out Eisarena and once again secured their place in the final, where EC-KAC now awaits. 
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The Red Bulls won 1-0 in overtime yesterday in Klagenfurt to kick off the best-of-seven series in an evenly-matched and low-scoring, but no less exciting first game and now want to win at home with the home advantage behind them.
Next home game | Playoff Finals | 2nd game
Sun, 7 April vs. EC-KAC | Tickets
Starting position
The first eagerly awaited final duel between the two best Austrian teams in the ICE Hockey League after the basic round was, as expected, a close game at eye level, which was characterized by strong defensive behaviour at the beginning of the series. Unsurprisingly, both teams were already the strongest defensive teams in the league in the basic round with the fewest goals conceded - 104 by the KAC and 111 by the Red Bulls.
However, with 183 goals scored, the KAC also had by far the best offense. The Carinthians were unable to play to this strength yesterday. The Red Bulls are therefore once again preparing for an increased Klagenfurt attack in the second game, coupled with the desire for revenge, but also want to look for their own scoring chances from a secure defense. Incidentally, yesterday was Salzburg goalkeeper Atte Tolvanen's third shutout of the season.
Only one goal for a change
Low-scoring games between Salzburg and Klagenfurt have been the exception rather than the rule in the past. Yesterday's 1-0 win for the Red Bulls in overtime in a postseason duel was the first in a playoff series. Before that, there had only been one 1-0 win in nine playoff series, with the KAC beating Salzburg in regulation time in the semi-finals on April 5, 2021.
It can therefore be assumed that yesterday's first final game in Klagenfurt was just a foretaste of a series that will not be stingy with goals thereafter.
In the final against the best team of the regular season
The final series of the two best Austrian clubs after the basic round - winner KAC vs. third Red Bulls - starts on Friday in Klagenfurt (19:30, Puls 24). The Red Bulls beat the KAC three times in four games in the basic round.
Fan trips to Klagenfurt
For the first two away games on April 5 and 9, the Red Bulls are again offering fan trips. Departure from the Eisarena Salzburg is at 3:15 pm (game starts at 7:30 pm). The fan trip including ticket costs 60 EUR, fan club members pay only 55 EUR.
Please note: Tickets will be issued in Salzburg before departure and are only valid in conjunction with the fan trip.
Playoff Final | EC-KAC - Red Bulls
1 | Fri, 05.04.24 | EC-KAC - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 7:30 pm
2 | Sun, 07.04.24 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - EC-KAC | 5:30 pm
3 | Tue, 09.04.24 | EC-KAC - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 7:30 pm
4 | Fri, 12.04.24 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - EC-KAC | 7:30 pm
5* | Sun, 14.04.24 | EC-KAC - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 17:30
6* | Tue, 16.04.24 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - EC-KAC | 7:30 pm
7* | Fri, 19.04.24 | EC-KAC - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 7:30 pm
* If necessary
Next home game
win2day ICE Hockey League | Playoff Finals | 2nd game
EC Red Bull Salzburg – EC-KAC
Sun, 07.04.2024 | Eisarena Salzburg, 5.30 p.m.
Puls 24 | Tickets
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