Shock defeat for EC-KAC: Innsbruck takes three points

Shock defeat for EC-KAC: Innsbruck takes three points

The EC-KAC had to accept a bitter defeat at HC Innsbruck on Wednesday evening and lost 3: 4. This bankruptcy was particularly noteworthy because it was the first after four consecutive victories and shows how quickly things can turn in the ice hockey Bundesliga.

The game was characterized by a weak performance of the red jackets in the first two thirds. Innsbruck consistently took advantage of the carelessness of the KAC players and was able to score several goals. Especially in the second third, goals from Bär and Grasso made a clear lead before Hirano even expanded to 3-0.

analysis of the defeat

After the game, Kirk Furey, the coach of the red jackets, explained the causes of the defeat: "Our entire team was not ready today, when after three wins there was too much self -confidence," he said. The players might have felt too safe and did not have the necessary respect for the opponent, which ultimately led to defeat.

In the final third, however, the KAC players showed a rearing when the Fraser and Larsen reduced the goal difference. Nevertheless, two late goals didn't have enough to turn the game. The Innsbrucker defended the narrow lead to the end and secured the three important points.

The KAC competed in this game without several regular players, which may also have an impact on performance. The red jackets must now analyze exactly how you can learn from this defeat in order to be more successful in the coming games.

For more information on this encounter and the associated analyzes, see the current report At www.meinbezirk.at .