Dornbirn, Bolzano double

Dornbirn Bulldogs - Red Bull Salzburg 5:4 (Dornbirn lead series 2-0)

After a slow start from the favorites, the underdogs Bulldogs build on the lead which proves unreachable for the Bulls. Martin Mairitsch and Brett Sonne each scored a goal in the first period, the latter on the powerplay, and shock the visitors from Salzburg.

They didn't show signs of stopping in the second period through it was in the last six minutes that four goals were scored. Graham Mink picked up a double as Dornbirn fly to a 4:2 lead after 40 minutes. At 3:0 Konstantin Komarek and Mark Cullen score for the regular season leader.

James Arniel seals the deal early in the third getting the game winner. Salzburg come from behind, but only a goal shy of overtime - Thomas Raffl and Garrett Roe found their way in the 50th and 54th minute respectively.

Young Slovene Luka Gracnar was again in net and like the first time two days ago won't have best memories from the game. On the other hand, Adam Dennis made 34 saves leading his team to another win.

SAPA Fehervar - Bolzano Foxes 2:4 (Bolzano lead series 2-0)

Bolzano continue to dominate over SAPA this season. After a win in Italy two days ago they doubled in Hungary as well proving journeys are no problems for them.

Ziga Pance and Alexander Egger opened the scoring in the first period, Sebastian Piche adds another one late in the seconda nad midway through the third frame Hannes Oberdorfer  finishes SAPA off setting the final score 4:2. Bryan McGregor picks up two points scoring a goal in the second and assisting Andrew Sarauer in the third, a minute before Bolzano scored their last tally.

Villacher SV - Vienna Capitals 5:2 (Series tied at 1)

A slow start and a defeat in the capital didn't startle Villach. They show teeth from the early beginning at home and by mid-second period the question of who stays alive got the answer.

After two penalties for Vienna early in the game, Villach had a 5-on-3 advantage on the ice, couldn't capitalize but soon after both returned, Brock McBride scores for the lead in the 7th minute. John Hughes and Patrick Platzer both got a goal and with those two quick tallies Vienna were left stunned and couldn't retrieve.

As Rafael Rotter gets the Caps on the board midway through the second, Curtis Fraser answers on a powerplay at 46:59. Jonathan Ferland scores a powerplay tally at 56:31, but in the final minute of the game Derek Ryan finishes Vienna off with an empty-netter.

Jean Philippe Lamoreaux led Villach between the pipes with a saves percentage of 92%.

Black Wings Linz - Orli Znojmo 6:5 OT (Series tied at 1)

Just like Vienna - Villach, this series is tied and action-packed. Another goal-galore following a 4:3 win in overtime in Znojmo, only this time Linz find their spot under the sun.

Gregor Baumgartner gets the game winner 4:30 into overtime to finish the game on the assist from Andrew Hedlund. A bombastic start to the game promised for an entertaining game. At 2:04 it was already 1:1, Ondrej Fiala opening in the first minute of the game, Patrick Spannring ties it, but them Jason Ulmer turns the game around and scores on the powerplay at 8:56.

With goals from Brian Lebler, Daniel Oberkofler and Patrick Leahy, Znojmo find themselves with a mountain in front trailing 5:3 prior to going into the third frame. Antonin Boruta and Michael Kolarz scored for Orli in a period marred by roughing penalties - a total of 24 on both sides. At 22:36 Orli missed a penalty shot.

Jan Lattner with two tallies in the final twenty minutes makes sure Wings' 5 goals aren't enough. Though the overtime didn't last long for afore mentioned Baumgartner to bury the winner.

EBEL is again full of surprises, March 11th is a new day for the teams trailing and the others that tied the series to take advantage of the momentum twist.

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