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Alps Hockey League

Austria · Hockey

Season 2025

Alps Hockey LeagueToday's Matches

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Alps Hockey LeaguePlayoffs

Pre-Quarter-finals

VVipiteno1
EEisbaren5
2–9,1–4,5–2,2–5,1–3,1–7

Quarter-finals

CCortina1
KSKHL Sisak4
1–2,5–2,3–4,0–3,2–4
MMerano4
AAsiago2
4–2,4–1,2–1,2–3,2–6,6–2
GGherdeina3
S2Salzburg 23
2–3,3–2,3–2,1–0,2–9,2–6

Semi-finals

GGherdeina4
EEisbaren2
1–2,5–0,1–2,2–1,4–3,6–1
MMerano5
KSKHL Sisak2
4–2,10–3,1–4,3–2,3–4,4–3,3–2

Finals

MMerano0
GGherdeina4
1–5,3–6,2–6,3–4

Alps Hockey LeagueResults

The latest 25 completed matches in the Alps Hockey League. The highest-scoring result was KHL Sisak 10–3 Merano. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Final
43
43
2026-04-18P1: 11P2: 20P3: 12FT
26
26
2026-04-16P1: 01P2: 24P3: 01FT
63
63
2026-04-14P1: 21P2: 11P3: 31FT
15
15
2026-04-11P1: 01P2: 02P3: 12FT
Semi-finals
23
23
2026-04-09P1: 02P2: 11P3: 10FT
43
43
2026-04-07P1: 01P2: 32P3: 10FT
61
61
2026-04-07P1: 30P2: 00P3: 31FT
34
34
2026-04-04P1: 10P2: 11P3: 12OT: 01OT
43
43
2026-04-04P1: 00P2: 12P3: 21OT: 10OT
32
32
2026-04-02P1: 10P2: 01P3: 11OT: 10OT
21
21
2026-04-02P1: 10P2: 00P3: 11FT
14
14
2026-04-01P1: 10P2: 02P3: 02FT
21
21
2026-03-31P1: 10P2: 01P3: 10FT
103
103
2026-03-29P1: 30P2: 52P3: 21FT
24
24
2026-03-28P1: 00P2: 20P3: 04FT
50
50
2026-03-28P1: 20P2: 10P3: 20FT
21
21
2026-03-26P1: 01P2: 00P3: 10OT: 10OT
Quarter-finals
23
23
2026-03-24P1: 00P2: 01P3: 21OT: 01OT
26
26
2026-03-22P1: 14P2: 02P3: 10FT
62
62
2026-03-21P1: 31P2: 21P3: 10FT
62
62
2026-03-20P1: 10P2: 31P3: 21FT
92
92
2026-03-20P1: 41P2: 11P3: 40FT
71
71
2026-03-19P1: 10P2: 20P3: 41FT
42
42
2026-03-19P1: 10P2: 20P3: 12FT
03
03
2026-03-17P1: 00P2: 02P3: 01FT

Alps Hockey LeagueTeam Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 13 teams in the Alps Hockey League. Salzburg 2 leads with 22 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Alps Hockey LeagueBetting Insights

Alps Hockey League 2025 — key betting statistics across 323 matches played. Games average 6.22 goals, with 89.8% seeing both teams score and 55.4% finishing with over 5.5 goals. Home sides win 61.0% of the time while % of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 10.2% of games, and the most common scoreline is 4-3. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

6.22Goals / Match
89.8%Both Score %
55.4%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
61.0%Home Win %
39.0%Away Win %
10.2%Clean Sheet %
+27.70Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequent final scores in this competition — useful for correct score betting.

4-324×7.4%
3-223×7.1%
2-320×6.2%
2-117×5.3%
5-216×5.0%
4-114×4.3%
3-414×4.3%
1-312×3.7%
5-111×3.4%
3-110×3.1%
6.22
Avg goals / game
2010
Total goals
1112
Home goals
898
Away goals

Alps Hockey LeagueSeason Trends

Season-by-season comparison across 10 seasons of the Alps Hockey League, with 2025 highlighted. The current season averages 6.22 goals per match across 323 matches played. Columns cover home win %, away win %, BTTS rate, clean sheets, and over/under percentages — use year-on-year trends to spot if the league is becoming higher or lower scoring and calibrate your betting strategy accordingly.

Rows highlighted in blue = current season

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequent final scores in this competition — useful for correct score betting.

4-324×7.4%
3-223×7.1%
2-320×6.2%
2-117×5.3%
5-216×5.0%
4-114×4.3%
3-414×4.3%
1-312×3.7%
5-111×3.4%
3-110×3.1%
6.22
Avg goals / game
2010
Total goals
1112
Home goals
898
Away goals

Period Goals & Game Patterns

Goal distribution by period and key game patterns — overtime, shootouts and comeback wins.

1.69
Avg goals P1
2.29
Avg goals P2
2.06
Avg goals P3
0.64
Avg goals OT
20.7%
OT / SO rate
9.0%
Shootout rate
9.6%
Comeback wins

Top Scoring Teams

13 teams in the Alps Hockey League 2025 season ranked by wins. Salzburg 2 leads with 22 wins. Their 3-season average is 14.3 wins per season. Salzburg 2 shows the biggest improvement this season with 8 more wins than their past average. Compare current form against historical averages to spot rising and declining teams — useful for match result and outright winner betting.

1S2Salzburg 222Won
Played36Lost7Goals For142Goals Against92Avg W14.3Avg L12.7
2EEisbaren20Won
Played36Lost10Goals For120Goals Against95Avg W14.5Avg L7.3
3KSKHL Sisak18Won
Played36Lost9Goals For120Goals Against92Avg W16.0Avg L15.0
4AAsiago17Won
Played36Lost9Goals For140Goals Against117Avg W24.5Avg L4.0
5VVipiteno14Won
Played36Lost12Goals For104Goals Against106Avg W12.5Avg L7.5
Played36Lost14Goals For110Goals Against126Avg W10.5Avg L10.3
7KKitzbuhel13Won
Played36Lost14Goals For127Goals Against111Avg W9.4Avg L8.0
8RRitten13Won
Played36Lost13Goals For104Goals Against97Avg W21.7Avg L5.3
9MMerano11Won
Played36Lost16Goals For100Goals Against112Avg W6.3Avg L5.0
10GGherdeina11Won
Played36Lost17Goals For102Goals Against135Avg W8.0Avg L9.8
11CCortina10Won
Played36Lost15Goals For99Goals Against109Avg W15.7Avg L8.0
Played36Lost19Goals For105Goals Against122Avg W14.3Avg L3.7
13UUnterland6Won
Played36Lost24Goals For86Goals Against145Avg W8.5Avg L7.0

Alps Hockey LeaguePast Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the Alps Hockey League, from 2018 to 2025. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 16 Mar 2025

Founded2016

The Alps Hockey League was established in spring 2016 as a joint venture between the Austrian Ice Hockey Association (ÖEHV), the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG), and the Slovenian Ice Hockey Association (HZS). The league was created to strengthen competitive ice hockey across the Alpine region by uniting elite clubs from three nations into a single transnational competition. Since its inaugural 2016–17 season, the AlpsHL has grown from 16 founding teams to a more streamlined 13-team format, maintaining a balance between competitive depth and operational sustainability. The league has undergone several structural refinements, including adjustments to playoff formats and regular-season structures, reflecting its evolution as a professional circuit. The AlpsHL has become increasingly significant within European ice hockey's development ecosystem, serving as a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach the IIHF's top-tier competitions.

  • 2016 — Alps Hockey League founded as a joint venture between Austrian, Italian, and Slovenian ice hockey federations
  • 2016–17 — Ritten Sport wins the inaugural Alps Hockey League championship
  • 2017–18 — Asiago Hockey captures the title, beginning a period of Italian dominance
  • 2018–19 — HK SZ Olimpija Ljubljana wins the championship, marking Slovenian success
  • 2024–25 — EK Zeller Eisbären claim their first title in a breakthrough season

Competition Format 16 Mar 2025

Teams13

The Alps Hockey League operates a distinctive two-stage regular season format. All 13 teams play 36 matches in a one-and-a-half round-robin structure (September to January). The top five teams advance directly to the Master Round, where they compete twice against each other with bonus points (4–3–2–1–0) to determine seeding. The remaining eight teams enter Qualification Rounds, divided into two groups with bonus points (3–2–1–0), with the top three from each group earning playoff spots. The playoffs consist of best-of-three pre-qualification series followed by best-of-seven quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, with the championship decided by late April. This format ensures competitive balance while providing opportunities for multiple teams to contend for the title.

Records 16 Mar 2025

Most titlesAsiago Hockey (2)All-time top scorerMax Wilfan (160 goals)

Ethan Szypula of Rittner Buam SkyAlps set the single-season points record with 103 points (37 goals, 66 assists) in the 2024–25 season across 54 games, surpassing the previous record of 81 points.

Analysis 16 Mar 2025

Current Season Analysis

The 2024–25 Alps Hockey League season showcased a competitive landscape with EK Zeller Eisbären emerging as champions in a breakthrough campaign. Salzburg 2 (Red Bull Hockey Juniors) and EK Zeller Eisbären dominated the regular season standings, combining for 144 points across 72 matches played. Salzburg 2 finished atop the table with 74 points from 22 wins, while Zeller Eisbären secured 70 points with 20 victories, establishing themselves as the season's elite duo. KHL Sisak of Croatia and Asiago Hockey of Italy maintained competitive form in third and fourth positions respectively, with 69 and 67 points, creating a tightly contested battle for playoff positioning.

The title race demonstrated the league's parity, with the top four teams separated by only five points through the regular season. Zeller Eisbären's ascent proved decisive in the playoffs, ultimately capturing their first-ever championship in a dramatic final series. This victory marked a significant milestone for the Austrian club, ending a championship drought and establishing them as the league's newest elite force. The triumph underscored the competitive depth of the AlpsHL, where established powerhouses like Asiago and Ritten faced formidable challenges from emerging contenders.

Ethan Szypula of Rittner Buam SkyAlps delivered a historic individual performance, setting a new single-season record with 103 points (37 goals, 66 assists) across 54 games—a remarkable achievement that eclipsed the previous record by 22 points. Szypula's dominance on the scoresheet demonstrated the calibre of talent operating within the Alps Hockey League, attracting international recognition for both the player and the competition. His playmaking prowess, evidenced by his 66 assists, highlighted the league's capacity to develop elite offensive creators.

The relegation battle proved less contentious than in previous seasons, with Unterland finishing significantly adrift in 13th place with only 74 from 36 matches (6 wins, 24 losses). The Italian club's struggles contrasted sharply with the competitive intensity at the league's summit, reflecting the substantial gap between the league's elite and lower-tier performers. Teams occupying positions 8–12, including Ritten, Cortina, Merano, Gherdeina, and Acroni Jesenice, remained locked in a competitive midfield battle, with only seven points separating 8th from 12th place.

Competitive Structure and Development Pathway

The Alps Hockey League functions as a critical development platform within European ice hockey's ecosystem. The league's cross-border composition—uniting elite clubs from Austria, Italy, and Slovenia—creates a unique competitive environment where players gain exposure to diverse playing styles and tactical approaches. The presence of established Italian franchises like Asiago (2-time champions) and Ritten (1-time champion) alongside rising Austrian and Slovenian clubs ensures consistent competitive depth. The league serves as a natural progression pathway for players aspiring to reach the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL), Italian Elite League (IHL), or even international competition, with numerous AlpsHL graduates advancing to higher-tier European competitions annually.

International Significance and Regional Impact

Since its 2016 inception, the Alps Hockey League has strengthened ice hockey development across Central Europe, providing a sustainable competitive framework for elite clubs unable to qualify for their respective national top divisions. The league's three-nation composition reflects a broader European trend toward transnational competitions that maximize competitive opportunities while optimizing financial sustainability. Broadcasting partnerships via valcome.tv and regional television networks ensure that matches reach audiences across Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, building fan engagement and commercial viability. The league's continued evolution—evidenced by championship victories rotating among different nations—demonstrates the genuine competitive balance achieved through its founding structure and operational governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the Alps Hockey League?

The Alps Hockey League currently features 13 teams: five from Austria, seven from Italy, and one from Slovenia. The league has operated with varying team counts since its 2016 founding, adjusting to maintain competitive balance.

Which country has won the most Alps Hockey League titles?

Italy has won the most championships, with Asiago Hockey claiming two titles (2017–18 and 2021–22) and Ritten Sport winning the inaugural 2016–17 season. Austrian and Slovenian teams have also claimed titles in recent seasons.

What is the Alps Hockey League playoff format?

The playoffs feature best-of-three pre-qualification matches for teams finishing 6th–13th, followed by best-of-seven quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals. The top five teams from the regular season qualify directly to the quarter-finals.

How does the Alps Hockey League regular season work?

All 13 teams play 36 matches in a one-and-a-half round-robin format from September to January. The top five teams advance to a Master Round where they earn bonus points based on seeding, while teams 6–13 compete in Qualification Rounds for remaining playoff spots.

Who holds the all-time goal-scoring record in the Alps Hockey League?

Max Wilfan holds the all-time record with 160 goals across his career in the Alps Hockey League. For single-season records, Ethan Szypula set the points record with 103 points (37 goals, 66 assists) in 2024–25.

When was the Alps Hockey League founded?

The Alps Hockey League was founded in spring 2016 as a joint venture between the Austrian Ice Hockey Association, the Italian Ice Sports Federation, and the Slovenian Ice Hockey Association. The first season began in the 2016–17 campaign.

API data: 1 May 2026 · Stats updated: 20 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 16 Mar 2025