Austria's ice hockey team is subject to Latvia 1: 4 in Vienna

Austria's ice hockey team is subject to Latvia 1: 4 in Vienna

Austria's ice hockey team lost the second test for the upcoming World Hockey Championship against Latvia 1: 4. The game took place in the Vienna Steffl Arena and was followed by 1,018 spectators. The goals for Latvia scored Georgijs Golovkovs, Anri Ravinskis and Rihard's Bukarts, while Dominic Zwerger marked the honor goal for Austria.

Team boss Roger Bader commented after the game and explained that Latvia's victory was okay, but too high. Latvia dominated the game, especially in the middle third. Bader emphasized the physical difference between the two teams, which had a decisive impact on the course of the game. In the first third, in which the team had four minutes of power play, Austria missed significant chances.

preparation for the WM

The defeat against Latvia was part of the preparations for the IIHF Ice Hockey Championship 2024, which will take place in the Czech Republic from May 10th to 26th. During this time, Austria will compete against the best teams in Prague and Ostrava. The group division sees Austria in Group A, together with Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway and Great Britain.

The average age of the current squad of Austria is 24.6 years old, and the team is composed of a mixture of players experienced in World Cup and young talents. These include players like David Madlener, Kilian Zündel and Dominic Hackl. Dominique Heinrich receives special attention, who competed against Latvia on April 5 against Latvia.

outlook for the upcoming test games

The next challenges for the Austrian team are two test games against Hungary, which will take place in Szekesfehrar on Thursday and on Friday in Ajka. These games offer another chance for young players to prove themselves before the World Cup.

The first five games in the group phase of the World Cup will be crucial for Austria. These contain encounters against Denmark, Switzerland, Canada, Finland and the Czech Republic. After the group phase, the team will have the opportunity to qualify for the quarter -finals.

Further information about the game status and the full game schedule of the World Cup are on the websites of laola1.at , ice hockey.at to be found.