The KAC delivered a high-class exchange of blows to Salzburg, leading 2-0 and 3-1 – but in the end it was only enough for one point at 3-4 after extra time. Despite the bitter outcome, there was also good news from Klagenfurt’s perspective: the hospital is clearly thinning out and several top performers are about to return.
Strong performance – but only one point
“It was a great ice hockey game, we were in control for long stretches,” said assistant captain Clemens Unterweger. The decisive factor was the missed 4:1 in the power play. Unterweger remains positive: “Despite the defeat, we can take a lot of positive things with us.”
Good news: KAC ahead of important returnees
Before the away game in Innsbruck, the personnel situation is easing significantly, as the “Kronen Zeitung” reports. Four players are about to make a comeback or will make their debut
Luka Gomboc’s shoulder no longer causes any problems. The Slovenian is scheduled to return to full team training for the first time today. Defender David Maier completed his first ice session after his leg injury on Thursday. It is possible to play in the derby on Sunday.
Striker Nick Petersen still wears a special shoe after his hairline fracture in his foot – it will come off soon, so things could happen quickly. New signing Josh Teves has already arrived in Klagenfurt. He has also been given permission to play, meaning he is about to make his debut.
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