Exciting derbies and duels in the Alps Hockey League on Thursday!

Exciting derbies and duels in the Alps Hockey League on Thursday!

The Alps Hockey League will feature exciting derbies and challenging games on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Five games are scheduled, with the duel between SIJ Acroni Jesenice and HK RST Pellet Celje being particularly in focus. Jesenice, third in the table, is competing against eighth-placed Celje, with a gap of eight points between the two teams. Celje managed a surprising 6-2 win in the preliminary return, but Jesenice has been strong lately, winning seven of the last ten games.

As the day progresses, the South Tyrolean derby between HC Gherdeina and Rittner Buam provides additional excitement. While the Rittner recently triumphed against the Hockey Unterland Cavaliers and were able to extend the series of victories to four games, Gherdeina was able to end his negative series with an away win in Celje. Against this background, the encounter is a true duel of contrasts.

Leader in the duel with last year's finalists

The table leaders EK Die Zeller Eisbären travel to Cortina, where last year's finalist is waiting for them. Cortina, currently only in sixth place, has fought back after a weak start to the season and has won three of the last five games. In the first meeting between these two teams, the Eisbären clearly won 4-1, which could turn today's expectations on their head.

There is also a clash between HC Meran/o Pircher and EC Bregenzerwald in the league. Both teams are level on points and are fighting for important places in the table, having each won two of their last five games.

In the fifth game of the day, KHL Sisak meets Red Bull Hockey Juniors. Sisak has been going through a slump recently, suffering three straight defeats. The Juniors, on the other hand, have not won in their last nine games, which could increase Sisak's chances of collecting much-needed points. In the season so far, Salzburg lost their first meeting 3-0 against Sisak.

The games are a real highlight in the Alps Hockey League and promise the greatest sporting enjoyment for the spectators. Fans can look forward to thrilling moments and unpredictable twists and turns as teams fight for crucial points in the table.

All games take place on Thursday, with first kick-offs starting at 7:00 p.m. The full fixtures are as follows:

• 19:00 Uhr: SIJ Acroni Jesenice – HK RST Pellet Celje
• 19:30 Uhr: KHL Sisak – Red Bull Hockey Juniors
• 20:30 Uhr: HC Gherdeina valgardena.it – Rittner Buam SkyAlps
• 20:30 Uhr: HC Meran/o Pircher – EC Bregenzerwald
• 20:30 Uhr: S.G. Cortina Hafro – EK Die Zeller Eisbären

This exciting combination of derbies and important duels offers an exciting platform not only for the teams but also for the fans to experience the passion and sporting spirit of the Alps Hockey League.