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Red Bulls aim for home win against Ljubljana on league return Last home game before Christmas with Ladies Night // win2day ICE Hockey LeagueAfter being knocked out of the Champions Hockey League play-off quarter-finals, EC Red Bull Salzburg continue their win2day ICE Hockey League campaign tomorrow, Friday, with a home game against Olimpija Ljubljana (19:15, Ladies Night, free livestream). It is the first home game against the Slovenian league representative in the current season; three weeks ago, the Salzburg team lost 2-1 on penalties in Ljubljana. The game is also the last at the Eisarena Salzburg before the Christmas holidays; the Red Bulls will not play at home again until December 28 against Feldkirch.
Next home game
20 December vs. Olimpija Ljubljana | Tickets
Statement Paul Stapelfeldt
Starting position
Putting the defeat aside mentally and regenerating physically - after the last CHL game in Karlstad on Tuesday and the return trip to Salzburg the following day, the Red Bulls switched off for a moment and now turned their focus back to the domestic league. The disappointment immediately after the elimination was great, but with a little distance, the Red Bulls have had a really strong season in the European premier class. And they now want to take this positive energy into the upcoming tasks, because even in the win2day ICE Hockey League they need to give their all in every game.
This was also the case against the Slovenians. In their only match of the season so far, they beat the Red Bulls 2:1 on penalties in Ljubljana at the end of November, ending Salzburg's winning streak up to that point. With a good forecheck and strong individual players who bring quality in front of goal.
Who will get back to winning ways?
Olimpija Ljubljana started the fall with four consecutive victories in the league, which made them stand out. However, the Slovenians were unable to maintain their high level and have recently suffered an increasing number of defeats. The last win dates back to December 1 in Vienna, followed by six defeats in a row, the last one (1-3) on Wednesday in Klagenfurt. The Dragons therefore find themselves in 8th place in the table.
The Red Bulls (fifth in the table with fewer games), on the other hand, went on a winning streak after the November break in the CHL and ICE and were only stopped by Ljubljana. That was two weeks ago. After the great moment with the home win against Färjestad BK and a win in Feldkirch, things have been a bit up and down: defeat in Villach, home win against Graz, most recently two defeats in Linz (with a severely depleted line-up) and in Karlstad against a top Swedish team that showed all its (world) class. It is therefore important for both teams to get back on track and regain their confidence.
Highlights Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Red Bulls | 29.11.24
Statement by Paul Stapelfeldt
“The elimination from the CHL was initially a disappointment. But now we have to turn that into energy and fight back in the league. We trained well again today, took a step in that direction and are now ready for Ljubljana. They're a team that's strong and willing to fight and won't give us anything. But in the last home game before Christmas, we want to give the fans something again and go into the break with a home win.”
Head to Head Saison 2024/25 | 0:1
29.11.24 | Olimpija Ljubljana - EC Red Bull Salzburg 2:1 (1:0, 0:1, 0:0) SO
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10.01.25 | Olimpija Ljubljana - EC Red Bull Salzburg 7.15 p.m.
19.02.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - Olimpija Ljubljana 7.15 p.m.
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EC Red Bull Salzburg - Olimpija Ljubljana
Fri, 20.12.2024 | Eisarena Salzburg, 7.15 p.m.
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