Next win! Graz99ers win in Innsbruck

Graz99ers beat HC Innsbruck 4-2 in the second round of the Win2day ICE Hockey League.

Lattner is responsible for managing breaks at HCI.

First, the offensive lines of Innsbruck and Graz try to create danger. Then the “Sharks” strike first. Jan Lattner scores the surprise opening goal after a counterattack (11). Innsbruck maintains their narrow lead despite two time penalties from Kelly Stifler (leg) and Noah Kerber (too difficult entry).

Grazers game turns

But after the first third break, Styria acted more efficiently. Paul Huber scores the ball after a pass with Lucas Hadom (23'/PP).

The Tyroleans were still trying hard to attack, but without any breakthrough. On the other hand, the Graz team seemed more determined to attack and took the lead for the first time in this match through Roy (33).

Seven seconds before the half-time siren, 99ers midfielder Michael Schichel scored the next goal for Styrians (40th).

Shepherds achieve victory over time.

The Innsbruck team tried to reduce the 1:3 deficit in the final section. Most of the Tyroleans managed to do so. Mark Russell completed an attack through several stations to reach 2:3 (50./PP).

Then the Sharks put pressure on Team 99 goalkeeper Jonas Gunnarsson in the final stage. But Marcos Vela took the final decision with an empty goal (60).

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