KAC remains league leaders: Capitals lose 1:3 in Vienna!

KAC remains league leaders: Capitals lose 1:3 in Vienna!

In an exciting duel in the 33rd round of the win2day ICE Hockey League, the Vienna Capitals lost 1:3 against the EC KAC on December 28, 2025. The KAC remains at the top of the table with 67 points and has a lead of six points over the Graz99ers. The Capitals, on the other hand, have to be content with 37 points and eleventh place, behind the Black Wings Linz.

The game was disappointing for the Capitals right from the start. After just four minutes, Johannes Dobrovolny, who celebrated his first goal in the league, made it 1-0 for KAC. In the 24th minute, Matt Fraser took advantage of a mistake by Capitals goalie Evan Cowley to score the visitors' second goal. Shortly afterwards, Simeon Schwinger increased the score to 3-0 with a one-timer. However, Cowley showed class and kept further KAC goals at bay.

Turning point in the game

In the power play, Simon Bourque made it 1-3 for the Capitals in the 32nd minute. Despite a strong final third, the Capitals were unable to make up for the deficit, also thanks to the strong performance of KAC goalie Vorauer, who secured the away win.

The Vienna Capitals, which were founded in 2001 and have been playing in the ICE Hockey League since then, have a long tradition in Vienna that goes back to 1914. They play their home games in the Steffl Arena, which has been modernized through extensive renovations to achieve a capacity of 7,000 spectators. In the 2004/05 season, the Capitals won their first Austrian championship against EC KAC, which was a significant moment in the club's history.

To the ICE Hockey League

The ICE Hockey League was founded in 2005/06 and brings together teams from several countries, including Austria, Italy, and Slovenia. The league has developed further in recent years and is now one of the most important ice hockey leagues in Central Europe. EC KAC, which has dominated the league in the past, was the first champion of the Bundesliga, which was launched in 1965. The Capitals and KAC have an intense rivalry that has produced numerous exciting matchups over the years.

With the current game, the KAC remains on the path to success and the Capitals urgently need to improve their performance in order to get out of their current league position. Time will tell whether the Capitals manage to fight back and improve their ranking.

laola1.at reports that the Vienna Capitals are a traditional team in the ICE Hockey League, while the Wikipedia reveals more about the origins and development of the club. It also provides further information about the cross-league structure and history Wikipedia.