Friday, 27. February 2026 |
Red Bulls vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck | Wings for Life game
Three points are essential for the Red Bulls against the bottom-ranked team to secure their desired third-place finish. In this Wings for Life home game, which highlights the spinal cord research foundation, the Red Bulls are determined not to underestimate the Tyrolean team and to position themselves for the upcoming playoffs. | Wings for Life Home Game
Statement Mario Huber
Current Situation
Tension until the very end: Only the final round of the regular season will bring definitive certainty about the final standings of at least the top six teams, as places 7 and 8 will be decided in pre-playoffs. Currently, the Red Bulls, who have a bye today, have a three-point lead over their pursuers, Bolzano, who can draw level on points with Salzburg in their home game against Klagenfurt today. If the teams have the same number of points after the regular season, the head-to-head matchup will determine the final standings, and the Red Bulls won that matchup against Bolzano 3-1.
A victory against bottom-of-the-table Innsbruck is therefore essential if the Red Bulls want to secure third place and thus have at least one of two quarterfinal opponents to choose from in the playoff draw. However, the main objective is to deliver another strong performance, showcasing their full potential and ideally preparing themselves for the upcoming knockout phase with a positive experience. The fact that the Tyroleans will play their last game of the season on Sunday and can therefore play completely freely should be warning enough for the Red Bulls to ensure that the Tyroleans don't prove to be a stumbling block.
Tyler Lewington returns
In the final game of the regular season, defenseman Tyler Lewington returns to the ice with the Red Bulls after serving a five-game suspension. Defenseman Philipp Wimmer is also fit again. Lukas Hörl, Florian Baltram (upper body injury), and Peter Hochkofler are unavailable.
Highlights HC TIWAG Innsbruck "Die Haie" vs. Red Bulls | 30.12.25
Mario Huber on the game against Innsbruck
"We want to use the last two weeks before the playoffs to finalize a few things. Innsbruck is the last real test before we get started. We want to defend our third-place position, but also continue to perfect our game. Innsbruck will try everything to end the season with a good performance. But we are well prepared and want to impose our style of play on them."
Mario Huber on the Wings for Life game
"It's great that we get to contribute a small part to Wings for Life. With the jerseys and the run in the Volksgarten, we've built up a really cool initiative over the past few years, I think. I hope the arena is packed and we can show the fans some great hockey in these awesome jerseys."
Season Matchup: Red Bulls vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck "The Sharks" | 3:0
October 19, 2025 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – HC TIWAG Innsbruck 4:2 (1:0, 1:1, 2:1)
November 30, 2025 | HC TIWAG Innsbruck – EC Red Bull Salzburg 0:4 (0:1, 0:1, 0:2)
December 30, 2025 | HC TIWAG Innsbruck – EC Red Bull Salzburg 0:4 (0:1, 0:1, 0:2)
All-Time Record: Red Bulls vs. HC TIWAG Innsbruck
Since 2012: 60 games | 45 wins for Red Bull Salzburg 15 wins for HCI
Last ten games: W L L W W W W W W W
Last ten home games: W W W W L W N W W W
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