Salzburg, Austria - Red Bull Salzburg secured their place in the Champions Hockey League Round of 16 with a decisive victory over Eisbaren berlin on Tuesday, finishing the regular season in 11th place overall.The win capped a hard-fought campaign for the Austrian side and eliminates Berlin from contention.
The game, played in front of a spirited home crowd, saw Salzburg build a lead thru a combination of powerplay efficiency and opportunistic scoring. A first-period goal by Connor Corcoran on the powerplay proved pivotal, with the puck eluding Berlin’s Jonas Stettmer despite a glove save attempt. Despite Berlin’s offensive efforts, Salzburg’s netminder remained steadfast.
The second period saw a flurry of action,with four goals changing hands. salzburg extended their advantage to 2-0 before Berlin responded at 21:50, briefly narrowing the gap. However, the hosts quickly reasserted control with goals from Mario Huber (30:10) and Peter Schneider (31:36), establishing a comfortable three-goal cushion.
Salzburg then focused on a disciplined defensive strategy in the third period, successfully protecting their lead and closing out the game. This victory marks a notable achievement for red Bull salzburg, continuing their participation in the Champions Hockey League and setting the stage for the knockout rounds. The Champions Hockey league features top clubs from across Europe, providing a high level of competition and a pathway to continental glory.
