Sensational: Austria took one level from Canada – 6:7 nV

An Austrian nationwide ice hockey crew has gained in opposition to Canada solely as soon as. That was in Vienna in 1930 – 1-0 at check degree. Anybody who noticed yesterday’s O2 Area in Prague, which was brilliantly attended by 14,704 guests – based mostly on the 2-2 attract 2004 – as a sign of hope, was not mistaken. The red-white-red crew defied the 28-time world champion, who gave the impression to be a “black beast” in comparison with his outfit, by successful 6:7 following further time.

Austria got here once more from a 6-1 deficit

This can be a sensation that was not even near being anticipated following two thirds. Roger Bader’s protégés had opened up a seemingly hopeless 1:6 deficit. However then Brother Leichtfuß sneaked into the “maple leaves” and the Austrians took benefit of this mercilessly. The third interval went 5-0 to red-white-red – in opposition to the reigning champion, whose coach Andre Tourigny simply shook his head in disbelief.

The truth that his crew ended up with a black eye as a result of celebrity John Tavares, the NHL captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, averted the entire Canadian embarrassment with the rating 7:6 simply 15 seconds following the beginning of additional time was a minimum of conciliatory. In fact the Austrians would have appreciated to win, however this level win, particularly the best way it happened, will go down as one of many highlights within the affiliation’s historical past.

Picture: GEPA photos/Daniel Goetzhaber

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The equalizer to six:6 by Marco Rossi – pure ecstasy, even among the many followers within the stands.
Picture: GEPA photos/Daniel Goetzhaber

“Respect. We by no means gave up and tried every little thing,” stated ÖEHV crew boss Roger Bader, impressed: “You will have to bear in mind what’s on the opposite aspect. That is a completely high crew that’s getting higher every single day.”

Generally Canadians are typically smug in the direction of so-called “little individuals”, however that is often not punished. This time already. Not solely the red-white-red followers celebrated their favorites, but in addition the honest Czech viewers, who had been impressed by this surprising end.