Haie before the double pack: challenge against KAC and Ljubljana

Haie before the double pack: challenge against KAC and Ljubljana

The ice hockey team HC Innsbruck is facing two decisive games before the international break begins. The sharks at the KAC will compete in Klagenfurt on Friday, followed on Saturday from a match against Olimpija Ljubljana in Laibach. These two encounters are particularly challenging because the Innsbruckers have had difficulties recently to bring their performance on the ice.

head coach Jordan Smotherman expressed his regret about the results so far this season: "The last games were disappointing, especially when you consider that the start of the season was promising." Nevertheless, he sees enough potential in his team: "We can keep up with every opponent if we all pull together and open our game concentrated." The key to success lies in staying focused on the entire season.

challenges before the international break

The upcoming games are particularly important for the sharks in order to regain the struck self -confidence. The training sessions of the past week were intense. Coach Smotherman emphasizes the need to quickly find into play and take the pace of the KAC. He adds: "We must not hesitate to make decisions." A quick and determined game could make the difference, especially according to the recently disappointing results.

The KAC can look back on a solid start to the season, despite the challenge of the Champions Hockey League. The Klagenfurters currently occupy seventh place with seven wins from 14 league games. However, this does not meet the high expectations that are placed in Klagenfurt to the team. The red jackets come with a new momentum after a 5: 3 victory in Vienna, in which they could finally knock the goat over and hope for a positive trend. The KAC is willing to increase its points against the sharks.

A look at the statistics could give hope to Innsbruckers: In the last ten encounter with the KAC in Klagenfurt, the sharks were able to win six games, which shows that they are definitely able to exist in external arenas.

In detail, the upcoming dates for HC Innsbruck are as follows:

• EC-KAC-HC Tiwag Innsbruck-Die Haie
  Friday, 11/11/2024, 7:15 p.m.-Heidi Horten Arena, Klagenfurt
• Olimpija Ljubljana-HC Tiwag Innsbruck-Die Haie
  Saturday, 02.11.2024, 6:00 p.m.-Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana

The two games are not only crucial for the scores, but also for the self -image of the team, which urgently needs a positive trend after a difficult season. It remains to be seen whether the sharks can take the swing with them.

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