KAC in the final: ice hockey drama against Linz in front of a sold-out backdrop!

KAC in the final: ice hockey drama against Linz in front of a sold-out backdrop!

In the semi-finals of the ICE ice hockey league, the red jackets of the KAC were able to convince in front of over 4,000 spectators in their home on April 2, 2025. In the decisive seventh play-off match, they defeated the Black Wings Linz 2-0 and qualified for the final. It was an exciting duel in which both teams acted at eye level for a long time, the first game of the game ended.

Raphaël Herburger brought Klagenfurt in the lead three minutes before the second break with a distraction after a shot by Jesper Jensen Aabo. Nick Petersen was able to expand the lead to 2-0 7 minutes and 27 seconds before the end. The Linz, who had unexpected difficulties in the final minutes, since Brian Lebler received a punishment two minutes before the end, could not take their last chance and thus divorce from the competition.

The way to the final

The KAC meets the Salzburg Bulls in the final, which have also highly performed in the play-offs. The final starts next Friday in the sold-out Heidi Horten Arena. For fans who could not get tickets, a public viewing is offered on Benedictine Platz. This shows the enormous interest and passion for ice hockey in Klagenfurt and beyond.

The entire play-off series was held in best-of-7 mode, whereby the KAC was one of the best-placed team in the play-offs. In the Win2day Ice Hockey League, the ten qualified teams that were placed in the table after the basic round will fight for the title. The three teams with very few points end the season prematurely, while the rest of the teams are fighting for their way into the final.

The Black Wings Linz end their season and go into the summer break, while the EC-KAC has reached its 24th final series in club history. This performance is another chapter in the proud history of the club. So the fans can look forward to an exciting final series for a strong opponent.

Overall, today's actors proved that they are ready to do their best in the decisive games. The tension in the ICE ice hockey league remains unbroken. All eyes will be directed to Klagenfurt when the final games begin.

For more information on the rules and processes of the play-offs in the ICE Hockey League, visit puls24.at .

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