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Salzburg's ice hockey dream bursts: Knappes 2: 3 against Kalpa in the Chl!
On September 9, 2025, Red Bull Salzburg loses 2: 3 in the Champions Hockey League against Kalpa Kuopio. Despite formerly faster leadership, Salzburg cannot achieve the balance.
Salzburg's ice hockey dream bursts: Knappes 2: 3 against Kalpa in the Chl!
In an exciting game of the Champions Hockey League, the players of the EC Red Bull Salzburg had to accept a bitter defeat on September 9, 2025. In the away game against the Finnish Team Kalpa Kuopio, the Salzburgers lost 2: 3 and are there after the first two games in Finland without gain. Versality and commitment were rewarded, but in the end it was not enough for success on the ice.
The game started promising. Lucas Thaler made the lead of the Salzburgers in the 7th minute when he sank the puck to the great joy of the traveling fans on the net. But the joy didn't last long. Kalpa used the first option in the power play after two consecutive time penalties for the Salzburg to turn the game. Juuso Ketola scored 1-1 in the 14th minute, followed by Teemu Hartikainen, who only shot 2-1 a minute later. This quick turning -off unsettled the Red Bulls, and Michael Raffl missed a great chance in the 18th minute to compensate.
Consequences and pressure
In the second third, the Salzburg were defensively under pressure. Kalpa played dominant and attacked constant. In the 40th minute, Salzburg finally had to accept the third goal through Aleksi Klemetti, shortly before the second break, which further tightened the situation for the Red Bulls. In the final third, the players tried everything to catch up. Michael Raffl in particular had a promising opportunity for the second goal in the 45th minute.
Although Dennis Robertson scored the connection goal in the 59th minute by starting the goal of the Finn with six field players, Salzburg could no longer do the balance. Coach Manny Viveiros said positively about the performance of his team after the game, but criticized the number of punishments that disturbed his team's rhythm. With two wins and two defeats, the balance of the Salzburg still shows room for improvement in order to get back into the road to success in the CHL.
Outlook and next games
The next challenges are already around the corner. On September 12, 2025, the EC Red Bull Salzburg will be guest at HC Bolzano, followed by a home game against the EC-KAC from Klagenfurt on September 14th, in which the fans can support the team loudly.
The Eisarena Salzburg, which was built in 1960 and has been modernized several times since then, offers fans the best conditions. With a capacity of 3,400 visitors and modernized seating areas, the stadium is a popular place for ice hockey and other ice sports events. After the games, fans can fall back on a wide range of leisure activities in the ice sports area. These include ice hockey, figure skating and public ice skating.
For the coming Friday, the fans hope for a turnaround and a strong performance of their team, which, according to the previous results, is urgently dependent on points. Tickers should also note that your tickets are also considered a traffic and park ticket, which ensures a smooth arrival process.
Stay tuned for more news about the EC Red Bull Salzburg and the Champions Hockey League!