After the clear 5-0 derby defeat against Bolzano, HC Innsbruck was mathematically eliminated from the race for the pre-playoffs two rounds earlier than in the previous season. In the 42nd round it was finally clear that the Haie could no longer reach the top 10.
Unlike last year, however, there will be no sales this time. The ICE Hockey League reacted and in mid-January stipulated a fixed core squad of 15 players over the age of 24, which must be retained until the end of the season. Violations would result in heavy fines and the loss of import slots. “There certainly won’t be a sellout,” assistant coach Florian Pedevilla told the “Kronen Zeitung”.
It is only possible to loan young players to teams in the Alps Hockey League during the Olympic break in order to give them additional match practice. In terms of sport, the goal now is to finish the season seriously. The Innsbruck team is already facing Linz today – with the clear aim of winning again.
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