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Autumn's Alpine season began with a defeat in Croatia
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Autumn's Alpine season began with a defeat in Croatia

The article reports on the start of the Alpine League season for HC Jesenice, a Slovenian ice hockey team, who lost their opening match against Sisak, a Croatian club that reached the semifinals of the previous season's KHL. The game took place on Saturday, with Sisak emerging victorious 2:3. HC Jesenice, now known as HD Jesenice, will compete in the Alpine League alongside 12 other teams, including seven from Italy, four from Austria, and one each from Slovenia and Croatia. This season marks changes, with Bregenzerwald leaving and EC-KAC Future Team returning. The league structure includes regular rounds, qualification groups, and playoff stages. HC Jesenice finished 12th last season and did not qualify for additional playoffs. Val Gardena from Italy won the first game, defeating Merano 4:0 in the finals.

Hockey players from Jesenice began their Alpine League season with a loss in Croatia. On Saturday, the team, known as HD Jesenice, faced off against Sisak, last year’s KHL semifinalists, and fell 2-3. The match took place at Sisak's arena, marking the start of the 2026/27 season for the Slovenian club. Jesenice will compete under the name HD Jesenice, continuing their participation in the league after a challenging previous season. This year, the league features 13 teams, including seven from Italy, four from Austria, one from Slovenia, and one from Croatia. Jesenice finished 12th in the regular season last year and did not qualify for the playoff rounds. The opening game saw Jesenice take an early lead, scoring in the 10th minute through Erik Svetina. However, Sisak dominated the second period, recording 22 shots compared to Jesenice's nine. They equalized in the third period with goals from Tjaš Lesničar and Nejc Brus, before Anthony Tabak sealed the victory in the 41st minute. Jesenice had more chances in the final period but failed to convert them. The loss means Jesenice will host Asiago in their next match on Thursday. The Alpine League structure includes 36 regular-season games per team, with top five teams qualifying for the Master Round. Teams finishing sixth to 13th will compete in qualification groups. Jesenice remain the sole Slovenian entry in the competition.

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Autumn's Alpine season began with a defeat in Croatia

The article reports on the start of the Alpine League season for HC Jesenice, a Slovenian ice hockey team, who lost their opening match against Sisak, a Croatian club that reached the semifinals of the previous season's KHL. The game took place on Saturday, with Sisak emerging victorious 2:3. HC Jesenice, now known as HD Jesenice, will compete in the Alpine League alongside 12 other teams, including seven from Italy, four from Austria, and one each from Slovenia and Croatia. This season marks changes, with Bregenzerwald leaving and EC-KAC Future Team returning. The league structure includes regular rounds, qualification groups, and playoff stages. HC Jesenice finished 12th last season and did not qualify for additional playoffs. Val Gardena from Italy won the first game, defeating Merano 4:0 in the finals.

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