Story Summary
HC TIWAG Innsbruck-Die Haie claimed a 4-1 road win over HC Milano in Milano’s first home game.
Diego Kostner put Milano ahead midway through the opening period, but Brett Davis replied before the first break. Innsbruck then took control through Steven Owre’s second-period goal, before Justin Richards and Marcel Witting scored in the third to complete the win.
Key Facts
- HC TIWAG Innsbruck-Die Haie won 4-1 away to HC Milano.
- Diego Kostner gave Milano a 1-0 lead at 10:31 of the first period, assisted by Olmo Pietro Albis.
- Brett Davis equalised at 18:29, with Kilian Rappold providing the assist.
- Steven Owre scored the only goal of the second period at 34:06 to put Innsbruck 2-1 ahead.
- Justin Richards made it 3-1 at 41:43, assisted by Connor Mayer.
- Marcel Witting scored into an empty net at 58:44, with Davis collecting his second point through an assist.
- The period scores were 1-1, 0-1 and 0-2.
IHM Discussion
Milano made the faster start through Kostner, but Innsbruck ensured the opening period ended level through Davis. Owre’s unassisted goal gave the visitors their first lead, and Innsbruck added two further goals in the final period to turn a tight game into a 4-1 result.
Davis had a direct role in two Innsbruck goals, scoring the equaliser and assisting Witting’s empty-net finish. The result was sealed late after Richards had extended the visitors’ advantage to two.
Why It Matters
The win gave Innsbruck a successful start on the road in Milano’s first home fixture. After conceding first, the Tirol side responded before the first interval and did not allow another Milano goal over the remaining two periods.