Defeat in Vienna

Ice Bulls choked on second helpings

Goalie Kickert made strong saves, but he looked bad on the 3:4.(Bild: GEPA)

After the KAC gala in Vienna, the further decimated champions were forced to abandon the game with a 3:5 defeat. A goal in the 57th minute broke the Eisbullen's neck.

After the 5:0 treat at home against KAC, the Eisbullen choked on a "second helping" at the Capitals in Vienna. Despite taking a 2-0 lead, the David squad - with only Kraus making his comeback, but with another ten players out - were ultimately beaten 3-5. The game was only decided in the final period, when the Capitals hit the bar twice, then Franklin finished off defender Robertson and goalie Kickert, open in the short corner. The Bulls defenseman also served the 3:5 into the empty net. It's easy for mistakes to creep in when you're in constant action.

Salzburg had shown themselves to be quite efficient in the opening period, going 2:0 ahead thanks to Lewington and Rowe. In addition, Lewington scored a clear points victory in a fistfight against Gregoire, who had knocked down Schreier. It was the second fight of the season for Salzburg's number one fighter, so he is suspended on Tuesday in Innsbruck.

Disillusionment at the end for Murphy (left), Lewington (right) and Co.(Bild: GEPA)

However, the Vienna Capitals got up after the first break, came out of the dressing room stronger and even equalized. After Schreier took the lead again, Kickert was beaten for the second time while short-handed (including Stapelfeldt two plus two minutes) - 3:3. "The penalties in the second period robbed us of our reward and we let the game slip out of our hands," said Bulls coach Oliver David, who still saw opportunities for Salzburg in the final period. Krening had the one at 4:4 86 seconds before the siren.

But after three wins, the Bulls suffered another defeat, their third against the Caps this season.