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Red Bulls win tough playoff battle in Bolzano 3:2Salzburg leads 2:0 in the semi-final series// win2day ICE Hockey League | PlayoffsEC Red Bull Salzburg won 3:2 on the road against HCB Südtirol Alperia in the playoff semi-final series of the win2day ICE Hockey League, benefiting from a strong defensive performance. The Red Bulls were well prepared for the expected tough pace of the team from Bolzano and took a 2-0 lead in the opening period with goals from Peter Hochkofler and Benjamin Nissner. The South Tyroleans then had the better offense and closed the gap to 1:2 in the second period. In the dramatic finish, the home side equalized late on, but Peter Schneider scored in the final minute to make it 3:2 and seal a second semi-final victory, which was also a lucky but hard-earned one, to take a 2:0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Fan trip | There will be another fan trip to Bolzano for the second away game of the semi-final series on Tuesday, March 25. Departure is at 14:00 at the Eisarena Salzburg. The fan trip ticket includes the outward and return journey by bus as well as the ticket to the game. | To the registration
Next home game | Playoff semi-finals | Game 3
Sun, 23 March vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia
Statement Oliver David
Course of the game
After a stormy start with a lot of speed, there was a first scuffle between all the players on the ice in front of the Salzburg goal in the 10th minute. Shortly afterwards, Salzburg goalkeeper Atte Tolvanen made his first appearance on a good Bolzano powerplay and just as the shorthanded game ended, Peter Hochkofler, coming from the penalty box, was served 2-on-1 in front of the goal and scored from full stretch to make it 1-0 (12'). Four minutes later, the Red Bulls staged another 2-on-1 counter-attack, which Benjamin Nissner completed with a shot through the legs of Sam Harvey (16). Anthony Salinitri missed Bolzano's best chance, failing to get past Atte Tolvanen in front of the Salzburg goal (17'). After a turbulent first period, the Red Bulls led 2:0.
In the second period, the home side scored quickly on the powerplay, Braden Christoffer converting a pass directly in front of goal with a direct shot (23'). The air in front of Salzburg's goal was on fire during two further consecutive shorthanded periods, the Red Bulls prevented the impending equalizer with a lot of effort and luck. But halfway through the third period, Salzburg were back in full force and the game went up and down with opportunities on both sides. However, the Italians now had more of the play and repeatedly forced the Red Bulls into the defensive zone, where Atte Tolvanen and his front men did a self-sacrificing job and took the 2:1 lead into the dressing room after 40 minutes.
The battle for every inch of ice continued seamlessly in the final period. It went back and forth, with shots being taken from every position. The home side initially had more offensive possession, while the Red Bulls defended cleverly. However, Bolzano's Adam Helewka missed another top chance alone in front of goal (48'). Towards the end, the Red Bulls became more powerful again with dangerous shots. But Bolzano equalized in the 59th minute, after a brief confusion in front of goal Simon Bourque shot in to make it 2:2. But the Red Bulls had the answer; Peter Schneider scored from an extremely tight angle 55 seconds before the end to secure Salzburg's second semi-final win in Bolzano.
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Action pictures from Bolzano
Statement Peter Schneider
“It certainly wasn't our best game today. We knew that they would play their best game in the series today in Bolzano. But Atte did a great job of keeping us in the game and we put up a good fight overall. The late winning goal was certainly also down to luck, but we know these situations and know that we can always come back.”
win2day ICE Hockey League | Playoff semi-final | 2nd game
HCB Südtirol Alperia - EC Red Bull Salzburg 2:3 (0:2, 1:0, 1:1)
Goals:
0:1 | 11:56 | Peter Hochkofler
0:2 | 15:27 | Benjamin Nissner
1:2 | 22:18 | Braden Christoffer | PP
2:2 | 58:31 | Simon Bourque
2:3 | 59:05 | Peter Schneider
Spectators: 5.980
Playoff semi-final | Red Bulls vs. Bolzano | 2:0
1 | Tue, 18.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - HCB Südtirol Alperia 3:1 (0:0, 3:1, 0:0)
2 | Fri, 21.03.25 | HCB Südtirol Alperia - EC Red Bull Salzburg 2:3 (0:2, 1:0, 1:1)
3 | Sun, 23.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - HCB Südtirol Alperia | 4.30 p.m.
4 | Tue, 25.03.25 | HCB Südtirol Alperia - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 7.45 p.m.
5* | Fri, 28.03.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - HCB Südtirol Alperia | 7.15 p.m.
6* | Sun, 30.03.25 | HCB Südtirol Alperia - EC Red Bull Salzburg | 6 p.m.
7* | Tue, 01.04.25 | EC Red Bull Salzburg - HCB Südtirol Alperia | 7.15 p.m.
* If necessary | Starting times may change due to TV games
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