Ice Hockey League
Linz in the semi-finals after another overtime thriller!
The Black Wings Linz were the last team to reach the semi-finals of the ICE Hockey League on Sunday!
The Upper Austrians won the deciding game of the memorable "Best Of Seven" series against the Graz 99ers at home with 3:2 - again only after overtime. Their opponent in the semi-final starting on Tuesday is the KAC. In the second duel for a place in the final, defending champions Salzburg and Bolzano will meet.
Linz took an early lead in front of 4900 fans thanks to an overtime goal by Andreas Kristler (3rd). In the second period, however, goals from Casey Bailey (25th) and Stephen Harper (37th) turned the game in the visitors' favor. The 99ers also set the tone for a long time in the final period. In the final phase, however, Linz pressed vehemently for the equalizer, which Shawn St-Amant managed to score in the 57th minute, just like on Friday.
First semi-final appearance since 2018
After both sides missed great chances in the final seconds, the game went into extra time for the sixth time in a row in this series. Linz came out on top in the nerve-wracking battle for the deciding goal. Brodi Stuart redeemed the Black Wings in the 18th minute of overtime and ensured his team's first semi-final appearance since 2018.
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