Friday, 24. October 2025 |
EC Red Bull Salzburg vs. FTC-Telekom Budapest | Eisarena Salzburg
In a sold-out 3,400-seat Salzburg Ice Arena, the Red Bulls never left any doubt that they would win the game and exuded a playful spirit for 60 minutes. Troy Bourke and Dennis Robertson scored twice, while Peter Schneider, Benjamin Nissner, and Travis St. Denis also got on the scoresheet.
Next home game
On 26 October vs. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal Wölfe | 4.30 p.m. | Sporteurope.tv
Highlights Red Bulls vs. FTC-Telekom Budapest
Game recap
No sign of the newcomers taking it easy. The visitors from Budapest dominated the opening stages and quickly created their first good chances. Then the Red Bulls also took up the challenge and shifted the action to the offensive zone. Peter Schneider tested Hungarian goalie Bence Balizs, first from distance and then directly in front of the goal (7th minute). Shortly afterward (9th minute), Lucas Thaler also tested the ball. Salzburg largely dictated the game, but good chances were rare. Until the 14th minute, Dennis Robertson received a pass in the slot and beat the visitors' goalie with a lob under the crossbar. That was the initial spark. Salzburg goalkeeper David Kickert was challenged at times, such as during a 2-on-1 in the 16th minute, but the Red Bulls continued to play forward and struck twice more. Peter Scheider deflected the ball in front of the goal (17th minute), and Troy Bourke briefly had space in the slot to extend the lead to 3-0 at halftime (20th minute).
The same shooter added another goal shortly after the break, again from the slot, this time with a one-timer for his first brace of the season (22nd minute). The Hungarians then intensified their offensive play – and scored. Tyni Paavo converted a cross pass with a direct shot (26th minute), and Jussi Tammela scored from a run at full speed (31st minute). The Red Bulls had the answer. After three assists (!) at this point, Benjamin Nissner shot from distance and fired past friend and foe into the net (33rd minute). Salzburg were back on track. Travis St. Denis increased the lead to 6-2 after 40 minutes with a rebound (35th minute), and the visitors barely got out of the defensive zone by the end.
The final period began evenly, with chances on both sides. It didn't take long, however, for the Red Bulls to regain control and flood the opposing goal with shots. After a good power play by the visitors, Dennis Robertson took aim from distance and, like Troy Bourke before him, scored his second goal of the game (50th minute). The Red Bulls weren't satisfied and continued to besiege the goal. The Red Bulls ultimately clinched a decisive 7-2 home victory, even after David Kickert was forced to intervene in the final minutes while shorthanded. Salzburg thus secured three points, which naturally pleased Mario Huber, who played his 600th league game today.
Interviews Troy Bourke & Manny Viveiros
Statement by Troy Bourke
"It was a good game in which we took advantage of our opportunities. We wanted to come out of the locker room strong against this team, and we executed that. Kicks [David Kickert] played well, as did all the lines. And of course, it's good to score a lot of goals again."
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EC Red Bull Salzburg – FTC-Telekom Budapest 7:2 (3:0, 3:2, 1:0)
Goals:
1:0 | 13:59 | Dennis Robertson
2:0 | 16:52 | Peter Schneider
3:0 | 19:41 | Troy Bourke
4:0 | 21:52 | Troy Bourke
4:1 | 25:27 | Tyni Paavo
4:2 | 30:03 | Jussi Tammela
5:2 | 32:12 | Benjamin Nissner
6:2 | 34:34 | Travis St. Denis
7:2 | 49:05 | Dennis Robertson
Attendance: 3,400
Next home game of the Red Bulls
On 26 October vs. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal Wölfe
Eisarena Salzburg | 4.30 p.m.
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