Saturday, 10. October 2026 |
EC-KAC vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg
The Red Bulls aim to avenge their season-opening home loss to the Carinthian side while also building on the strong form shown in recent games. Yesterday, they celebrated a 6–1 victory in Székesfehérvár—their third consecutive ICE League win.
Next Home Game
On 16 October vs. Steinbach Black Wings Linz | 7.15 p.m.
Context
Klagenfurt and Salzburg recently faced the same challenge of balancing their regular schedule with Champions Hockey League fixtures; KAC lost 3–5 to Finland’s KooKoo Kouvola on Tuesday, while the Red Bulls fell 3–4 to Eisbären Berlin on Wednesday. Consequently, both teams missed out on qualifying for the Champions League playoffs—even with one final regular-season game remaining next week—and can now focus entirely on their ICE Hockey League matches.
This shift in focus began on Friday: the Red Bulls delivered a cohesive team performance in Székesfehérvár, dominating large stretches of the game and rewarding themselves with a haul of six goals. In contrast, Klagenfurt struggled in their away game against Pioneers Vorarlberg, ultimately prevailing 5–4 only after a penalty shootout.
Diverging Paths
Klagenfurt decisively won the season opener against Salzburg, triumphing 7–1 on Salzburg's home ice. The Carinthian side subsequently went on a five-game winning streak and held the top spot in the standings for a long period. It wasn't until their sixth game that they suffered their first defeat—handed to them by Milan—followed by further losses against Bolzano and Linz. Yesterday, the team returned to winning ways in Feldkirch and currently holds third place in the standings.
The Red Bulls got off to the second-worst start in the club's history, failing to register a win until their fifth game against FTC Budapest. Since then, however, the Salzburg team has improved, climbing out of the bottom of the table; after nine games, they now sit in seventh place with four victories.
Experience Leads the Way
Two experienced stalwarts—players who seem to defy the aging process effortlessly—are playing a pivotal role in the team's current success. Nick Petersen, 37, is in his ninth season with KAC and leads the team’s scoring chart with five goals in nine games. Meanwhile, in Salzburg, 35-year-old Peter Schneider is in his sixth season with the Red Bulls; with nine goals in nine games—including a hat-trick yesterday in Hungary—he stands as the top scorer not only for his team but for the entire league.
Statement from Alan Letang
"After the tough game against Berlin on Wednesday, we quickly regained our energy yesterday in Székesfehérvár and put in a strong team performance. All four lines showed great effort and delivered—blocking shots and executing well on both the penalty kill and the power play. We want to bring that same level of commitment to Klagenfurt and stick to our game plan, even though we’ll be facing a different opponent in KAC."
All-time record: Red Bulls vs. EC-KAC
Since 2004: 186 games | 103 RBS wins | 83 KAC wins
Last ten games: L W W W W W W L W L
Last ten away games: W L W W L L W W W W
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EC-KAC – EC Red Bull Salzburg
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | Klagenfurt, 5:30 PM
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Next Home Game
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On 16 October vs. Steinbach Black Wings Linz
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