Linz compensates 3-1 in a gripping semi -final against KAC!

Linz compensates 3-1 in a gripping semi -final against KAC!

Linz, Österreich - On March 25, 2025, Black Wings Linz achieved an important victory in the fourth game of the semi-final series of the Win2day Ice Hockey League against the EC-KAC. With a final score of 3: 1, the Linzer ensured the compensation in the best-of-Seven series, which is now 2-2. The game took place in the sold -out Linz AG Eisarena in front of 4,865 spectators. Right from the start, the game was shaped by intensive actions when ST-Amant was only on the ice after six seconds, but could continue playing.

The referees hurried to check a stick stitch from KAC-Forward, but decided to punish a punishment against ST-AMANT, which had to go to the penalty bench for two minutes. In the first third, KAC goalkeeper delivered an impressive performance by defusing several dangerous situations. However, Nick Petersen put the Klagenfurters in the lead in the 15th minute. Steven Strong, defender of the KAC, injured his left knee and had to get off the ice, tried it again after a short time, but was replaced again.

a decisive final third

The second third remained goalless because Kac awarded two PowerPlay opportunities, while Linz was looking for the balance. The turning point of the game came in the final third when Ken Ograjenšek equalized in the 44th minute. Andreas Kristler then put the Linzer in the lead in the 51st minute with his goal. In the 56th minute, Shawn St-Amant set the final point in the power play and secured the 3-1 win for Linz.

In the final phase of the encounter, Klagenfurt was faced with several penalty times, which ultimately led to the playing time disciplinary penalty for Jesper Jensen Aabo. Linz was able to bring the 3: 1 safely to the finish, which increases the pressure on KAC and keeps the series exciting.

look at the next games

The next game of the two teams will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Klagenfurt. The anticipation is great because every game in the playoffs that the seasonal highlight of the ICE Hockey League can decide to move into the next round. In addition to Linz and KAC, other teams such as EC Red Bull Salzburg, Vienna Capitals and HC Innsbruck also fight for the championship title.

For more information on the playoff pairings, game dates and results, sport-fan.at Extent updates and reports. These playoffs are crucial because they gather the best teams in the league that fight for the highest title in ice hockey.