Despite defeat
The KAC qualifies for the Champions League
The decision for first place in the ICE League has been postponed! Salzburg won 4:2 at home against Asiago and the KAC gave up points with a 2:3 after extra time against Linz. Klagenfurt, however, were pleased to secure at least second place and thus a ticket to the Champions Hockey League. VSV won 4:2 in Ljubljana.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The KAC exchanged blows with Linz over 60 minutes on Sunday, with both teams creating chances and alternating pressure phases. The visitors had an answer to both deficits: newcomer Clark equalized at 1:1 and scored his third goal in his third game for the Red Jackets (16.). After the Upper Austrians retook the lead, the KAC came back through captain Hundertpfund (38).
Super run over
The game went into overtime at 2:2 - in which St-Amant sealed the KAC's defeat with the second rebound in minute 62 to make it 2:3. That also ended Klagenfurt's super run in the Upper Austrian capital - they had previously celebrated four wins in a row there.
Two points missing
On a positive note, however, at least second place is now out of reach for coach Kirk Furey's squad - meaning that the Red Jackets will also qualify for the Champions Hockey League next season. Like Bolzano, their closest rivals Salzburg are on four points, but are the only top team with two games left to play. The KAC needs at least two points against Pustertal on Friday to finish first on their own. Salzburg host Ljubljana on Wednesday and then have to play Szekesfehervar on Friday.
VSV stay in the race
Meanwhile, VSV struggled to a 4-2 win in Ljubljana. After taking a 2-0 lead, they conceded two goals in the middle third while short-handed. In the end, Katic was the match-winner with his hammer to make it 3:2, and Pearson also scored with the final buzzer. The Eagles thus remain in the race for the top 6, but must also win against stragglers Asiago on the last matchday - and also need some shooting help.
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