HK Acroni Jesenice stays in the Championship!23. Januar | 20:12


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2012-01-23 20:12:32

HK Acroni Jesenice stays in the Championship!

Following intensive Cooperation between the Presidency of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, the Presidency of the Austrian Icehockey Federation, the Slovenian Hockey Federation as well as players and coaches, a solution was found, enabling HK Acroni Jesenice to continue playing in the Championship.

Following close Scrutiny and Acceptance of all Documents received and taking into account all Information available, the Presidency of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga, in close cooperation with the Presidency of ÖEHV (Austrian Icehockey Federation) came to the conclusion that the club can remain part of the Championship. The named entities have confirmed that the Slovenian Team will be able to play in the remaing games of the 2011/12 championship.

The Slovenian Hockey Federation, Players and Coaches, the Mayor of Jesenice and the officials of HK Acroni Jesenice have all confirmed in a written document received by Erste Bank Eishockey Liga before the deadline that all the requirements have been met. (HKA_fax_letter_of_confirmation_120123.pdf)


Erste Bank Eishockey Liga have gone to every possible length to support a long-term partner in a complicated economic situation as best as possible and enable a continuation of their partaking in the League.


All of the points mentioned will be under on-site supervision by Erste Bank Eishockey Liga when HK Acroni Jesenice face UPC Vienna Capitals (>>preview) on Tuesday evening.

Ahead of the game, the Slovenian Federation organizes a Media meeting on Tuesday at 17:30 at the Jesenice rink, which every interested journalist has the liberty to attend.

The game schedule needs no amendments since the Club remains in the league.