The start of the season of the Innsbruck Haie in the Win2day Ice Hockey League 2025/26 runs bumpy. After three defeats from the first four games, the Tyroleans are under pressure.
General Manager Günther Hanschitz emphasizes to the “Tyrolean daily”: “The fact is that we want to set a team that can be successful.” The serious violation of newcomer Craighead is an unfortunate setback that has not occurred in recent years. Nevertheless, you want to support the team as best as possible.
Assistant coach Flo Pedevilla critically commented on the current situation: “Maybe you should have the league in ‘rich’ and ‘poor’ in two parts.” This remark underlines the challenges in front of which the HCI is facing. The clear 9: 4 victory of the Graz99ers against Fehervar illustrates the performance differences within the league.
Head coach Ryan Kinasewich and Pedevilla regret the narrow defeats in Hungary. After a 4: 5 in Feirvár, a 2: 6 bankruptcy followed in Budapest. “We would have had to win in Fehervar. In Budapest we went out of air,” said Kinasewich. Pedevilla adds: “We have to go through hard times like this.” The HCI is now hoping for a trend reversal at the upcoming home games.
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