Highlanders Defeat Triglav, Chance for Title

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The Neuberg Highlanders beat Slovenia's HK Triglav Kranj, 2-0, on Saturday at Kapfenberg Eishalle.  The game remained even for the first half of the match.  The Highlanders scored their first goal in the second period, as Julia Willenshofer battled in front of the net to push the loose puck passed Triglav's goaltender.  Triglav attempted to tie the game but went unsuccessful.  In the final minute of play, I came onto the ice and poke-checked the puck away from Triglav's defender.  I suddenly found myself on a breakaway and secured the win with a goal.

With the victory, the Highlanders extended their winning streak to seven games.  They now safely hold the second place spot in the Damen Eishockey Bundesliga (DEBL) standings, with HDK Maribor in first place.  Maribor witnessed its first loss of the season on Saturday, as KHL Gric Zagreb beat them, 6-4.  With Maribor's loss, the Highlanders now have a chance for the title.  If the Highlanders continue to win the remainder of the season and beat Maribor, they will take the top seed.

 2012-13 DEBL Standings 

 

#	Team	GP	W	L	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	P
1	HDK Maribor	9	8	1	0	0	64	25	24
2	Neuberg Highlanders	8	7	1	1	0	49	19	20
3	HK Triglav Kranj	7	5	2	2	0	29	21	13
4	KHL Gric Zagreb	7	4	3	0	0	43	36	12
5	DEC Dragons Klagenfurt	6	2	4	0	1	21	26	7
6	EC "Die Adler" Kitzbühel	9	2	7	0	1	25	37	7
7	EHV Sabres Wien II	9	2	7	0	1	29	58	7
8	Gipsy Girls Villach	9	2	7	0	0	26	64	6

The Highlanders return to action as they play EC "Die Adler" Kitzbühel on Sunday at Kapfenberg Eishalle at 4:30 p.m.

To view the Highlanders' player stats, click here.