Ice hockey: Färjestad unthreatened – able for the primary CHL last

When Färjestad final week beat Sparta Prague with a transparent 6-2 at Bortais within the Czech Republic, the Varmlanders had a minimum of one skate within the last of the Champions Hockey League (CHL).

Although the semi-final go back at house in Karlstad used to be even within the first duration – in reality all the fit – Färjestad’s last price ticket used to be by no means threatened.

After simply over 1 / 4 of an hour, Joel Kellman slotted the lead objective into the roof of the online in numerical superiority. Sparta Prague answered temporarily, however wanted the assistance of house goalkeeper Max Lagacé to get an equaliser. The Färjestad goalkeeper attempted to avoid wasting a random puck, but it surely all ended with him whipping it into his personal objective.

The last determination got here within the center act. Already after 1.34, Magnus Nygren despatched in a 2-1 numerical benefit with an impressive shot and after 7.25, Michael Lindqvist used to be medical when the Varmlanders countered.

Sparta Prague decreased ahead of the destroy, however simply over seven mins into the 3rd duration, Marian Studenic put 4–2 and 10–4 in overall to Färjestad, which used to be additionally the overall rating.

It is the 7th time that Färjestad has performed within the CHL, however this would be the first last.

There watch for the ZSC Lions, who received the all-Swiss assembly towards Genève-Servette 9-4 on mixture after the semi-final go back ended 3-3.

The last will likely be determined in a single fit and will likely be performed on February 18. Then the ZSC Lions could have their house box in Zurich.

Facts: Previous CHL finals