Final phase in the youth leagues!
The decision will be made in the U18 International age category as early as Wednesday evening. The U20, U17 and U13 will then begin their final series at the weekend, while the U15 champions could already be crowned this weekend. An overview.
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After the weekend, the Best-of-Five series in the U18 International age category between EC KAC and Ujpesti Jegkorong Akademia is tied at 2:2. The Red Jackets won game three 2:1 after overtime, before narrowly losing 0:1 on Sunday. Klagenfurt will, however, enjoy home advantage on Wednesday evening and can secure the title in front of their own fans.
Their teammates in the U15 category face a 0:2 deficit, but can also rely on home advantage. EV spusu Vienna Capitals won each of the first two encounters in Vienna 4:2. The side from the federal capital now needs just one more win to claim the title.
The KAC vs. Capitals clash is already a thing of the past in the U17 category. Klagenfurt prevailed in the semi-finals and will now face Eishockey Akademie Steiermark in the battle for the title. The series will be played in a Best-of-Five format, while bronze will be decided in a single game between EC iDM VSV and EV spusu Vienna Capitals this Saturday.
Since Tuesday evening, EC Red Bull Salzburg have also known their final opponents in the U20 age category . Nordic Hockey Academy won the Best-of-Five semi-final series against EV spusu Vienna Capitals 3:2, while the Young Bulls prevailed 3:0 in their semi-final series against Eishockey Akademie Steiermark. The Best-of-Five final series begins next weekend, with 3rd place to be decided in a single game between the losing semi-finalists this Saturday.
The final and all placement games in the U13 age category will also get under way next weekend. Graz 99ers have been confirmed as the first finalists since Tuesday evening. The decision between EC iDM VSV and EC KAC will be made on Wednesday evening. The Best-of-Three series is tied at 1:1.
