After a dominant nine-game winning streak, Re-Plast Unia Oświęcim suffered their first defeat of the season in the 11th round of TAURON Hokej Liga, falling 1-3 to GKS Katowice. The match, held at the Satelita Arena, saw Bartosz Fraszko score twice for Katowice, while Patryk Wronka made his season debut for the hosts. Other matches of the round brought unexpected results, with EC Będzin Zagłębie Sosnowiec defeating JKH GKS Jastrzębie and GKS Tychy, along with KH Energa Toruń, securing crucial victories.
A Thrilling Battle in Katowice
A packed crowd in Katowice witnessed a thrilling contest, as GKS Katowice took a 2-0 lead with goals from Bartosz Fraszko and Christian Mroczkowski. Despite coming off a tough midweek Champions Hockey League game against Straubing Tigers, Re-Plast Unia Oświęcim fought hard and pulled one back in the second period through Krystian Dziubiński. However, Fraszko’s second goal sealed the victory for Katowice, who benefited from Wronka’s solid debut.
Big Wins and Surprises in the League
Elsewhere, EC Będzin Zagłębie Sosnowiec delivered a surprise victory over JKH GKS Jastrzębie, avenging their first-round loss. Fans in Tychy and Nowy Targ witnessed high-scoring affairs, with GKS Tychy triumphing 8-3 over Texom STS Sanok, while KH Energa Toruń dominated Podhale Nowy Targ 9-2. These results set the stage for an exciting 12th round of action on Sunday, where Unia Oświęcim will face GKS Tychy in a highly anticipated clash.
The TAURON Hokej Liga continues with live broadcasts available on polskihokej.tv and updates posted on the official website, polskihokej.eu.
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