The win2day ICE Hockey League comments on the current situation in the quarterfinal playoff series between EC-KAC and Hydro Fehérvár AV19 after a serious medical incident involving KAC defender Jordan Murray occurred.
The entire win2day ICE Hockey League sends its thoughts and best wishes to Jordan Murray and his family during this difficult time. The league, clubs, players and employees are united behind him and show full support. As always, the principle “Health over Hockey” applies in this situation – health comes above everything.
The win2day ICE Hockey League confirms that the games scheduled for Thursday, March 12th in Székesfehérvár and Saturday, March 14th in Klagenfurt will not take place as planned.
As a temporary adjustment to the playoff format, the league plans to change the quarterfinal series between EC-KAC and Hydro Fehérvár AV19 from a best-of-seven to a shortened format.
- According to current status, the first game of the series is scheduled to be played in Klagenfurt on Monday, March 16th.
- Further information on scheduling will be published as soon as it is finalized.
The league emphasizes that this plan is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted depending on the further development of the situation and in close consultation with both clubs.
In addition, the win2day ICE Hockey League expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to the EC-KAC club doctors, the arena medical staff and the emergency physicians in the audience who contributed. Their quick, professional and prudent actions were decisive and exemplify the highest level of commitment and sense of responsibility in the interests of player safety.
Even though the sporting competition and the implementation of the playoffs are of great importance, the health and well-being of all players, staff and their families always come first.
More information and updates will follow as they become available.
ice.hockey , Image: Soós Attila
