Eisbulls start with victory in the semi-final series against Bolzano!

Eisbulls start with victory in the semi-final series against Bolzano!

The ice hockey team of the EC Red Bull Salzburg triumphed against Bolzano in an exciting first playoff game and won the first round of the best-of-Seven series with a 3-1 win. According to krone.at , the game started bumpy for the Salzburgers who had to struggle with difficulties in the first two thirds. The Bulls pushed, but the Salzburg defense was in stood, and keeper Atte Tolvanen showed an outstanding performance that the team held in the game. The turning point came when Peter Schneider finally broke the spell through a precise shot and the "play-off monster" awakened. As a result, the ice bulls could no longer be stopped and quickly led to 3: 0 before Bolzano gave air through a controversial gate of hope.

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Salzburg’s coach Oliver David said after the game about the expectations and the increasing performance of his players: "Our plan A did not work, the whole team then searched for B and C." In the crucial phase of the game, the icebulls were able to trust their special teams, which had a decisive impact on the outcome of the game. When the Salzburgers increased the pressure on the Bozner defense, they ensured that the opponents were always on the hat and could not score any other goals.

Although the victory for Salzburg was a pleasant start in the series, a more intensive challenge is waiting for the ice bulls that have to prepare for the next match. Like Sn.at , the Salzburgers now enjoy a game-free week before continues again on Friday. The challenges in the next game against VSV will show whether Salzburg can carry the momentum from the Bozen game to the next encounter.