The Black Wings are prepared

2023-09-10 13:56:00

It’s already tingling. When the Steinbach Black Wings start the ICE Hockey League 2023/24 in Ljubljana on Friday (7:15 p.m., live ticker on nachrichten.at), they will do so with a concentrated load of self-confidence. The most recent two test matches once morest strong representatives from the DEL give cause for optimism.

The EHC, which had previously triumphed 3-2 following a penalty shootout in Nuremberg, repeated this result at the dress rehearsal “dahoam” once morest Straubing. Not only goalie Rasmus Tirronen was in top form, but also the audience.

1,300 fans whipped Linz to victory. The match winner in the shootout was Shawn St-Amant, who has nerves of steel. The Wings got off to a perfect start and led early 2-0 thanks to goals from Matt MacKenzie (4th/pp2) and Graham Knott (10th).

“We’re happy that it’s starting. We’re all excited for the new season,” said striker Stefan Gaffal. The first league home match will take place next Sunday (5.30 p.m., PULS 24 live) once morest Villacher SV, tickets are available online at tickets. blackwings.at available.