Euphoria in Feldkirch: Red Bulls crown comeback with overtime win

Euphoria in Feldkirch: Red Bulls crown comeback with overtime win

In a gripping ice hockey game on October 4, 2024, the EC Red Bull Salzburg conquered the Pioneers Vorarlberg 6: 5 in extra time. The game took place in Feldkirch as part of the Win2day Ice Hockey League and offered the audience a real spectacle.

After the first third, Salzburg was 0-1 behind the Pioneers. The Red Bulls started strongly, but could not take advantage of their chances. After the first wake -up call due to a determined shot from Thomas Raffl right at the beginning of the second third, the team was motivated to initiate the turn. The pressure on the opposing defense grew, and a Powerplay goal by Peter Hochkofler put the Red Bulls in the lead. But the Pioneers countered quickly.

a dramatic final third

The second section revealed the challenges of the Red Bulls. Despite the stable defensive performance by goalkeeper David Kickert, who defused several shots, the Pioneers quickly turned the paper with two goals by Luca Erne and Joshua Passolt. From the 40th minute at the latest, the spectators knew that it would remain exciting because the Pioneers led 3: 2.

The final third then became the setting for a gripping exchange of blows. Initially, Ross increased Macdougall to 4: 2 for the Pioneers, but Troy Bourke was able to restore the connection shortly afterwards. After Joshua Passolt briefly increased to 5: 3, the Red Bulls could not be discouraged and fought for every centimeter. Thomas Raffl, who was particularly on this evening, marked his double pack and scored the 5: 4. The equalization by Peter Schneider in the 54th minute was the crowning glory of a dramatic final and meant the decision to extend.

In the Overtime, Ryan Murphy was finally able to make the victory perfect by scoring the decisive goal in the power play. "The Pioneers played us properly a few times today," explained coach Oliver David after the game. "But in the final third we started to win the duels, became more aggressive and finally turned the game." Despite the difficulties, the team looked at an important point win.

For the Red Bulls, a short breather is now imminent because they have no play on Sunday. The next game will take the team against the Växjö Lakers in the Champions Hockey League on Tuesday, which is an exciting challenge for the team. The pressure of having to perform both in the national league and on an international level will grow, and each point is crucial for placement in the table.

The next games of the Red Bulls have already been determined, with the start of the home against HC Pustertal Wolves on Friday, October 11, 2024. The team hopes to be able to maintain the positive mood with the recent successes, even in front of a home crowd on October 13 against the Spusu Vienna Capitals.

The entire game that took place in front of 1,943 spectators once again showed why ice hockey is one of the most exciting sports. The Red Bulls proved that they can act strongly and resistant even in difficult situations while they have to focus on their upcoming challenges.