Round 4: Binder blanks Ice Barons, Mariners fall in Graz

Royals 3, Ice Barons 0 (Baron Halle). Marcel Kofler scored the game-winning goal at 10:37 of the second period. Philipp Binder was busy all night and stopped 30 shots.

Thunder 8, Mariners 4 (Mur Arena). The Thunder scored two power-play goals on four opportunities. Travis Kinsella scored twice for the Mariners in the loss.

Lynx 4, Ravens 1 (Drau Arena). The game-winner came from Fredrik Nyberg on the power play at 18:13 of the second. Attendance at Drau Arena was 3,951.

Peaks 5, Lions 4 (Traisen Ice Hall). Michael Sanna scored twice for the Peaks. The Lions scored twice on the power play but could not keep pace.

Dragons 4, Steel Wolves 3 (Lindwurm Arena). The Dragons scored two power-play goals on five opportunities. Tim Pötscher scored twice for the Steel Wolves in the loss.

Hammers 3, Knights 2 (Enns Arena). Jan Schmitt put the Hammers ahead to stay at 7:06 of the third period, with Niklas Jung assisting. The Knights are winless in four games (0-2-2).

After 4 rounds, the Royals lead the standings with 12 points, ahead of the Lynx (11) and the Thunder (8). The Knights are last with 2 points.