Well-deserved win! KAC defeat VSV in Carinthian derby

EC KAC claimed a 3-0 victory away at EC VSV in the 365th Carinthian derby in the win2day ICE Hockey League.

VSV came out of the locker room looking very active and physical. Only after several minutes did KAC manage to establish extended possession in the attacking zone.

However, a subsequently balanced first period remained scoreless. The "Eagles" continued to push afterwards, but KAC were rewarded for greater efficiency.

Daniel Obersteiner deflected an Unterweger shot to give KAC the lead in the 365th Carinthian derby (23'). Despite VSV continuing to attack, the "Red Jackets" struck with a quick double before the second intermission.

Göransson and St. Denis secure KAC victory

First, Kevin Hancock inadvertently deflected a shot by Mattias Göransson into his own net to make it 2-0 (36'). Just two minutes later, Travis St. Denis capitalized on a VSV turnover and fired a clinical shot into the top corner to extend the lead to 3-0.

In the third period, Villach pushed hard but were left frustrated by KAC goaltender Florian Vorauer, ultimately suffering a clear defeat.

As a result, KAC made a successful return from the international break and solidified their spot in the top six. For VSV, the financial troubles are now compounded by bad news on the ice.