EBEL

Olimpija Ljubljana fined for losing on purpose

Slovenian club Olimija Ljubljana was fined by the Erste Bank Eishockeyliga for losing on purpose against Red Bull Salzburg. When the team learned about the other results, head coach Hannu Järvenpää gave instructions to his team to lose to avoid having to play against Red Bull in the first playoff round, as they preferred to face Sapa Fehervar AV19. In the shootout, goalie Matija Pintaric showed no will to make any saves and just left his net open. The club has to pay €10 000 for damaging the reputation of the league. Järvenpää received a two-game suspension plus another two on probation. Pintaric received a 10-game suspension and four games probation.

(18 Feb 2012)

Matjaz Sekelj takes over as interim Olimpija coach

For the first two playoffs games Olimpija sport Director Matjaz Sekelj will be behind the Dragons' bench, replacing Finnish coach Hannu Järvenpää. Sekelj previously coached Olimpija temporarily in 2009-10 when he replaced Danny Gélinas.

(17 Feb 2012)

Christian Weber new coach at Klagenfurt

Swiss Christian Weber, until now junior team head coach, was named new KAC Klagenfurt coach. He replaces Manny Viveiros, named Sport Director. Weber also coaches Austria U20 National Team

(14 Feb 2012)

Jesenice fulfills EBEL conditions

HK Acroni Jesenice has fulfilled all conditions set up by the management of EBEL and is therefore allowed to complete the ongoing season. The financially troubled Slovenian club had to guarantee its ability to provide basic services, such as transport to away games, medical service etc. The guarantee has been confirmed by the Slovenian Ice Hockey Federation, Mayor of Jesenice and representatives of coaching and playing staff.

(24 Jan 2012)

Three games ban for Ziga Pance

The captain of Tilia Olimpija Ziga Pance was given a three games ban by the disciplinary commission of EBEL. Pance attacked the referees after his team lost in EBEL's 34th round Slovenian derby against Acroni Jesenice on Monday. Not agreeing with Olimpija's equalizing last second goal not being allowed he hit one of the referees with his stick. Pance claims he didn't do it, but the crowd clearly saw what was happening. Pance will miss games against Linz in Ljubljana (already did last night), and those away in Wien and Salzburg.

(31 Dec 2011)

Another two players left HK Acroni Jesenice

It was announced last week already - Patrik Bergström left HK Acroni Jesenice (SLO;EBEL) to continue this season in Sparta Sarpsborg, Norway. No explanation about this (un)expected departure came from Slovenian side. However, HK Acroni Jesenice confirmed that Henrik Petre also won't be a member of team during next months. Petre satisfied coaching staff during his try-out period, but is apparently too expensive for impoverished Slovenian member of EBEL.

(16 Nov 2011)

EBEL: Young star of October

Patrick Spannring of EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz was voted young star of October in EBEL. The 21-year old forward beat Erik Pance of Olimpija Ljubljana in the voting. This is Spannring's first whole season in EBEL. He scored one goal so far in the season (playing 18 games). Spannring is successor of Anze Ropret (Olimpija Ljubljana) who was voted young star of the month for September.

(14 Nov 2011)

Znojmo - KAC replayed on December 28th, 2011

The game between HC Orli Znojmo and EC KAC last friday which was postponed after first period (score 2-2) due to problems with ice will be played again on December 28th, 2011. Referees decided after that that ice wasn't in proper state for skating as there was a big hole in it.

(02 Nov 2011)

Justin Kurz suspended six games

Black Wings Linza canadian defender Justin Kurz was suspended for six games by EBEL disciplinary commission for a checking on VSV Villach Derek Damon. Decision was taken after the examination of TV video

(15 Oct 2011)

EBEL overrules Zagreb victory

EBEL Senate assigned Klagenfurter AC a 5-0 victory over KHL Medvescak Zagreb in their game on Sunday, 9th October (originally 5-4 win for Zagreb). The reason for this decision was the start of goalkeeper Kresimir Tomljenovic who was still unavailable to play. Austrian Ice Hockey Federation states that it did not receive all mandatory documents in time. KAC thus once again becomes a league leader.

(14 Oct 2011)