Close victory for the Red Bulls in Hungary secures renewed CHL participation
Friday, 21. February 2025 |
Close victory for the Red Bulls in Hungary secures renewed CHL participation Salzburg wins against Székesfehérvár with 4:3 // win2day ICE Hockey LeagueEC Red Bull Salzburg finished the basic round of the win2day ICE Hockey League in second place behind the KAC with a 4:3 away win against Hydro Fehérvár AV19 and thus also secured their ticket to the CHL 2025/26.
After a strong start and a 4:0 lead, the Hungarians improved and came dangerously close with three goals. Only the Red Bulls' good defensive work in the final third prevented the Hungarians, who were increasingly aggressive towards the end, from equalizing. Who the Red Bulls will face in the playoff quarter-finals will be determined in next week's playoff picks.
Next home game 2 march | 1. Game Playoff quarterfinals | Opponent still open | Tickets
Interview Oliver David
Course of the game There is no better way to start such a decisive game. The Red Bulls immediately applied a lot of pressure and in the 4th minute Benjamin Nissner made quick use of a mistake by Hungarian goalkeeper Dominik Horvath, who played the disc from behind the goal into the slot, and netted into the empty net to make it 1:0. Four minutes later, Troy Bourke converted Florian Baltram's pass from an acute angle to make it 2:0 (8'). The Hungarians reacted and swapped goalkeepers, with Rasmus Reijola coming in. But even he soon had to reach behind him, as Andrew Rowe caught the disc at his own blue line while short-handed and completed his solo run with a backhanded hook to give his side a 3:0 lead at the break (15'). It was well deserved, as the home side were hardly able to pose a threat in the sometimes rough first period.
The second period was more open. The Red Bulls again had a number of chances at the start and Troy Bourke extended Ryan Murphy's pass to make it 4:0 (25'). The Hungarians then reduced the deficit, Trevor Cheek scoring from the slot (32'). Shortly afterwards, Istvan Terbocs touched the bar with a backhand. After further opportunities on both sides, the Hungarians went one better, Akos Mihaly scored from the face-off circle after a 2-on-1 counter-attack (39'). The Red Bulls were no longer so confident and Fehérvár AV19 had brought themselves back into the game.
The Hungarians took the momentum into the final third and reduced the deficit to 3:4 (45') in a game that remained evenly poised, Balacz Sebok was in the right place in front of Salzburg's goal. After that, the game was dominated by fighting, but the home side pressed more and forced the Red Bulls to do a lot of defensive work. Atte Tolvanen and his front men withstood the pressure in the end, even against six Hungarian outfield players, and were ultimately delighted with the narrow victory that secured the Red Bulls' participation in next season's CHL.
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Pictures of the game
Statement from Oliver David
“After our good start, the Hungarians took their chances and made it exciting again. The positive thing is that we held out in the last 15 minutes. Which wasn't easy after the Hungarians had scored three goals in a row. But we got three points in the end and are delighted to have secured our place in the CHL next season.”
win2day ICE Hockey League Hydro Fehérvár AV19 - EC Red Bull Salzburg 3:4 (0:3, 2:1, 1:0)
Goals: 0:1 | 03:13 | Benjamin Nissner | PP 0:2 | 07:31 | Troy Bourke 0:3 | 14:55 | Andrew Rowe | SH 0:4 | 24:04 | Troy Bourke 1:4 | 31:14 | Trevor Cheek 2:4 | 38:23 | Akos Mihaly 3:4 | 44:32 | Balacz Sebok
Spectators: 4.730
Quarter-final opponents to be determined in the play-off pick
The basic round of the 2024/25 season is now over, the Red Bulls go into the playoffs starting on March 2 in second place and have first home ice. The quarter-final opponent will not be decided until after the end of the pre-playoffs, which begin on Sunday. The top 3 teams will select their opponent after the basic round. The fourth-placed team is not available for selection and will face the team that was not selected in the pick.
In the pre-playoffs, the teams in seventh to tenth place play in a best-of-three format for the two remaining playoff spots. Depending on whether the two series end on February 25 or 28, the playoff pick will take place afterwards.
The quarter-finals kick off on March 2 at the Eisarena Salzburg. All other (possible) match dates can be found in the game schedule.
Welcome to the White Night on March 2
The first home game of the playoffs is traditionally White Night for the Red Bulls. Fans and spectators are invited to come to the Eisarena dressed in white to show their support for the Red Bulls. Still need a white jersey? You can find them in our Bullshop.
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