Vienna/Linz – The Graz99ers are the new league leaders after half of the ICE regular season. The Styrians won 3-1 at home against the Vienna Capitals on Wednesday and moved past the previously leading South Tyroleans due to Pustertal’s 4-0 defeat against the KAC. Defending champions Salzburg lost 1:2 in Budapest. VSV gave its new coach Pierre Allard a successful debut with a 4-1 win against Bozen. The Black Wings Linz defeated Innsbruck 5:4 in overtime.
