Friday, 19. December 2025 |
Steinbach Black Wings Linz vs. Red Bulls
In a thrilling derby that only really got going in the second period, the Red Bulls twice took the lead with goals from Michael Raffl and Dennis Robertson, but were repeatedly stopped in their tracks. Captain Thomas Raffl sealed the win with a one-timer in the final minute, giving the Red Bulls a hard-fought but fortunate victory.
Highlights Steinbach Black Wings Linz vs. Red Bulls
Game Summary
High pace, strong forechecking, hard battles – that's how the game in Linz began. Both teams played offensively, searching for the best scoring opportunity. This led to an end-to-end game, but both sides defended well and, despite the high intensity, allowed few serious shots on goal. The best chance of the first period fell to Florian Baltram, who was set up at the left post just before the intermission buzzer, but he fired the puck over the open net. The first period ended scoreless.
The second period started with lightning speed. A cross-ice pass from Brandon Coe to Michael Raffl, who fired the puck past goalie Thomas Höneckl into the far corner after just 25 seconds (21st minute). Salzburg then had the game well under control, but while shorthanded, Shawn St-Amant scored the equalizer after a long breakaway by skating past the Red Bulls' defense (27th minute). This brought Linz back into the game, which now increased significantly in intensity. Salzburg's goalie Atte Tolvanen was kept very busy, as Linz had plenty of time in the offensive zone and got off some good shots. The score was 1-1 after 40 minutes.
At the start of the final period, Tolvanen made a brilliant save, diving to catch the puck just in front of the goal line as it bounced over him (41st minute). Almost immediately, Dennis Robertson fired a shot from the half-high slot into the top corner to give Salzburg the lead (41st minute). The momentum briefly shifted to the Red Bulls, but the home team quickly responded in their quest for the equalizer. And they did equalize when Graham Knott, with a bit of luck, fired the puck into the net from close range, with Tolvanen getting a hand to it (52nd minute). Three minutes later, Knott even had a chance to put Salzburg ahead after a short solo effort (55th minute). The game became a back-and-forth affair with good shots from both sides. Just when overtime seemed inevitable, Thomas Raffl unleashed a monster shot from the right face-off circle, finding the net from a sharp angle (60th minute).
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The game in pictures
Statement by Thomas Raffl
"Linz is always incredibly strong at home and came out of the locker room that way. In a balanced game, we lost our rhythm a bit in the second period after conceding a shorthanded goal. But with hard work and simple hockey, we regained the momentum."
win2day ICE Hockey League
Steinbach Black Wings Linz – EC Red Bull Salzburg 2:3 (0:0, 1:1, 1:2)
Goals:
0:1 | 20:25 | Michael Raffl
1:1 | 26:10 | Shawn St-Amant | SH
1:2 | 40:35 | Dennis Robertson
2:2 | 51:30 | Graham Knott
2:3 | 59:23 | Thomas Raffl
Attendance: 4,663
Next home game of the Red Bulls
On 21 December vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
Eisarena Salzburg | 3 p.m.
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