Story Summary
HCB Südtirol Alperia earned their sixth win in seven season games by beating FTC-Telekom 4-3 after a shootout.
The Foxes trailed 2-0 in the first period after goals from Jussi Tammela and Jesper Lindgren, but struck three times before the interval to take control. Isaac Ratcliffe began the response, Zachary Leslie tied the game and Luca Frigo put Bozen ahead 3-2.
Lindgren scored his second goal 28 seconds into the second period to level the contest at 3-3. Neither side found another goal in regulation, and Cole Schneider converted the decisive shootout attempt for Bozen.
Key Facts
- HCB Südtirol Alperia beat FTC-Telekom 4-3 after a shootout for their sixth victory in seven season matches.
- FTC led 2-0 in the first period through Jussi Tammela and Jesper Lindgren.
- Isaac Ratcliffe, Zachary Leslie and Luca Frigo scored as Bozen turned the first-period deficit into a 3-2 lead.
- Jesper Lindgren’s second goal made it 3-3 early in the second period.
- Cole Schneider scored the deciding shootout goal for Bozen.
- The period scores were 3-2, 0-1 and 0-0, leaving the teams level at 3-3 before the shootout.
IHM Discussion
Bozen’s recovery was built entirely in the closing stages of the opening period. After falling behind by two goals, the Foxes answered three times in just over four minutes, changing the game before the first break.
FTC responded immediately after the restart through Lindgren, but Bozen then kept the game level through the remainder of regulation. Schneider’s shootout finish settled a contest in which Bozen had first needed to erase a difficult opening position.
Why It Matters
The result maintains Bozen’s strong early-season record, with six wins from seven games. It also showed an ability to respond after FTC had established a two-goal advantage, rather than allowing the match to drift away in the opening period.
Mini Q&A
What was the final score between Bozen and FTC-Telekom?
HCB Südtirol Alperia won 4-3 after a shootout.
Who scored the decisive shootout goal?
Cole Schneider converted for Bozen in the shootout.
How did Bozen recover after going 2-0 down?
Isaac Ratcliffe, Zachary Leslie and Luca Frigo scored in the first period to put Bozen 3-2 ahead.