VSV against Innsbrucker Haie: Home game as the key to the first win of the season?

VSV against Innsbrucker Haie: Home game as the key to the first win of the season?

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Villacher SV will meet the Innsbruck Haie in the town hall at 5:30 p.m. The duel between the two ice hockey teams is characterized by an exciting starting point: While the Villacher still stands without seasonal points, the Innsbruckers were able to record some successes in the table after a clear 3-0 victory against Olimpija Ljubljana.

The current weakness of the villacher is the defensive, which allows 4.2 goals per game on average. In contrast, the Innsbruckers, with only 2.2 goals per game, cannot shine on the offensive. This can also be seen in its hit rate of only 8.05%, whereby only 12 goal successes could be achieved out of 149 goal shots.

home advantage for the "eagles"?

If you look at the previous encounters, Villacher have won two victories in the last five games against Innsbruck. It is particularly striking that the “eagles” won four of the last five meetings in their Heimarena, which may underline the chance of a home advantage.

Overview of the Innsbruck Haie

The Innsbrucker, despite a catastrophic start, gained stability in the regular season with a 0:10 against Bolzano. You have collected a total of eight points from five games, including remarkable victories. The focus is particularly on import players Mark Rassell and Patrick Grasso, who are jointly responsible for 11 scorer points. The experienced Evan Buitenhuis, who was able to catch 91.3% last season, stand in the goal.

Maximilian Rebernig from the Villachers is optimistic and emphasized that despite their previous results, the team has to believe in their potential: "We have to give everything from minute 1 to 60," he explains and demands a combative approach.

However, coach Tray Tuomie has to do without some key players, including Katic and Swette, who are injured, as well as Wetzl, Lanzinger and judge who will be missing. Julian Raspotnig will move to the defense as a replacement.

For more information on this exciting duel and its background you will find current reports here .