Kainz scored twice

Ice hockey live stream: Austria vs. France

Austria's national ice hockey team suffered a 2:5 (1:1, 1:3, 0:1) defeat against France in their first appearance at the four-nation tournament in Oslo!

Lukas Kainz of the Graz99ers scored both goals on Friday (11th/PP, 39th) for the ÖEHV team, which featured a number of young players. In goal, naturalized Salzburg goalie Atte Tolvanen celebrated his debut for red-white-red. Austria will now face Norway or Denmark on Saturday.

France laid the foundation for the victory with three goals between the 33rd and 37th minute, with Kevin Bozon scoring in stoppage time to make it 4:1. The Austrians, who were clearly ahead in the shooting statistics, suffered too many lapses in concentration during this phase. For Austria, the tournament serves as preparation for the A World Championships in Sweden and Denmark in May.

"Realized that the international experience is missing!"
"From my point of view, it was an even game with a victory that was too high for France in the end. We were the better team in the first period, were stronger and should actually be in the lead. France were better in the second period, you have to give them credit for that. We had a film break between the 33rd and 37th minute. Nevertheless, the effort was good, even if you could tell that we lacked international experience," said Head Coach Roger Bader, analyzing the game. The ice surface in Oslo also has NHL dimensions. "You're under extreme pressure there, more than you're used to in everyday life."