Bolzano narrowly beats the Caps - Premiere win for Milano

The Vienna Capitals start the win2day ICE Hockey League with a defeat!

The capital club had to admit defeat 2:3 away to HC Bolzano in the first round. They managed to come back from a deficit twice.

It takes a while until the fans in the arena can cheer for the first time: Remolato scores the first goal of the season for HCB. There's a decent scramble in front of the net, Remolato recognizes the chance and can single-handedly push the puck into the goal (30.).

A Brace from Remalato Leaves the Caps Despairing

But the Capitals find the right answer. After a turn, Kosmachuk scores into the top half of the net to equalize at 1:1 (40.). However, the home side takes the lead again in the final period. McClure scores into the short side for a 2:1 lead (44.).

But the Viennese don't let the renewed deficit get them down and equalize again. After a scramble in front of the net, Gregoire scores for 2:2 (52.).

But for Bolzano, in the first home game of the season, all good things come in threes: Shortly before the end, Remolato scores his second goal to make it 3:2, which is the final score (57.).

Milano Wins Premiere Game

In the first ICE game in club history, HC Milano celebrates a 3:1 away victory against the Haie from Innsbruck.

Blake McLaughlin gives the Milanese the lead in the second period (23.). However, the Tyroleans can equalize: Sebastian Benker scores for the Haie to make it 1:1 (45.).

But thanks to two goals from Greg McKegg (45.) and Diego Cuglietta (59.), the league newcomer can ultimately celebrate a successful start.