Story Summary
Pioneers Vorarlberg remain without their first success of the season after an 8-0 defeat away to Olimpija Ljubljana in ICEHL action. Olimpija led 3-0 after the first period, added three more in the second and completed the scoring with two third-period goals.
Nicolai Meyer and Jan Urbas each scored twice for Olimpija, while Rozle Bohinc, Miha Bericic, Žiga Mehle and Blaz Gregorc also found the net. The result was decided through sustained scoring across all three periods rather than a late turnaround.
Key Facts
- Olimpija Ljubljana defeated Pioneers Vorarlberg 8-0.
- The period scores were 3-0, 3-0 and 2-0.
- Nicolai Meyer scored at 3:04 of the first period and 43:10 of the third.
- Jan Urbas scored Olimpija’s fifth and eighth goals.
- Rozle Bohinc recorded a goal and an assist, while Miha Bericic and Blaz Gregorc each registered a goal and an assist.
- Pioneers Vorarlberg are still waiting for their first success of the season.
IHM Discussion
Olimpija established control early, opening the scoring through Meyer before Bohinc and Bericic made it 3-0 inside the first period. There was no let-up after the interval: Mehle, Urbas and Gregorc scored in the second, taking the margin to six before the final period began.
Meyer’s second goal and Urbas’s second completed the 8-0 scoreline. Olimpija’s scoring was distributed across six different scorers, with Meyer and Urbas the only players to score more than once. Zach Boychuk assisted Mehle and Gregorc, while Colin Reid McNeill supplied assists on Bohinc’s and Urbas’s first goals.
Why It Matters
For Pioneers Vorarlberg, the result extends their wait for a first success this season and leaves them to respond after a heavy defeat. Olimpija, meanwhile, produced a complete scoring performance, building their lead in each period and preventing Vorarlberg from getting on the scoreboard.
Mini Q&A
What was the final score between Olimpija Ljubljana and Pioneers Vorarlberg?
Olimpija Ljubljana won 8-0, after period scores of 3-0, 3-0 and 2-0.
Who scored twice for Olimpija Ljubljana?
Nicolai Meyer and Jan Urbas each scored two goals.
Have Pioneers Vorarlberg recorded their first success of the season?
No. The defeat in Ljubljana means they are still waiting for their first success of the season.