In front of just over 2,000 spectators in the Isku Areena, Salzburg held a deserved draw in the first third, Huber then followed and used his own “rebound” to lay the foundation for success. The Pelicans’ goal was checked for a long time by the linesmen on video, but it was recognized in the end. For the winning goal, the Finnish defense attacked Bourke too timidly, slotted his way through and sank to retake the lead. With constant forechecking, Salzburg did not allow the Lahti attack to have any further effect.
“I am very proud. The boys have shown that the Hockey Champions League is important to them, in a hockey country like Finland,” said coach Salzburg, Oliver David. “The boys gave it everything and did the foreplay very well. We had the energy, the strength in our legs and we finished it well.”
The away win is half the battle for a successful revenge against the Finnish top team. Last year the Bulls lost 5-1 at home to Lahti and missed the play-offs. After four wins in six games before the relegation stage, the Bulls are now aiming for their second appearance in the last eight after 2018/19.
2024-11-12 19:39:00
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