Final score
5:2
0:1
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3:0
,
2:1
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Kevin Conley
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Nick Swaney
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Josh Currie
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Paul Huber
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Paul Huber
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Ferenc Laskawy
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Jussi Tammela
NEWS
Despite 0-1 deficit! 99ers celebrate resounding victory
The Styrians had to bounce back from behind after the first period, but the 99ers ultimately extended their winning run.
The 99ers secured a 5-2 home victory over FTC Budapest in round 20 of the win2day ICE Hockey League.
However, it did not necessarily look that way after the first period, as Ferenc Laskawy surprisingly put the Hungarians ahead against the champions (18th).
Graz refused to be rattled, however, and struck back successfully in the second period. First, Kevin Conley tied the game at 1-1 for the 99ers (34th). A quick-fire double before the second intermission then created clear daylight.
Two Hungarian penalties spark the turnaround
First, Nick Swaney made it 2-1 on the power play following a Laskawy tripping penalty (39th/PP1), before Josh Currie also found the net on another power play after a Savoie holding call (40th/PP1).
In the third period, Paul Huber bagged a brace (42nd, 49th) to seal the fourth consecutive league win for the Styrians. Only in the final minute did the Hungarians pull one back through Jussi Tammela following a Schiechl slashing penalty to make it a 5-2 final score (60th/PP1).
With this result, the 99ers underlined their strong form and solidified their spot in the top six. For FTC, it represents a minor setback in the early battle for the pre-playoffs.
