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Published23. November 2024, 10:00 p.m.
Ice hockey: Genève-Servette falls again to Les Vernets
Saturday evening, the Eagles conceded another defeat at home. They lost against Berne (2-3) after a short match.
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Chris Geiger
The Genevans can grimace: they lost again at Vernets.
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Genève-Servette definitely no longer knows how to win in front of its audience. Saturday evening, the garnet formation conceded its sixth defeat in a row to the Vernets in the National League, this time against Berne (2-3). Jan Cadieux’s men, unable to launch a positive series, remain stuck in the depths of the ranking.
This meeting between Eagles and Bears, particularly closed and without much emotion to sink in, will not go down in the annals of Swiss ice hockey. Cautious and well in place, the two teams preferred to secure their rear bases. So obviously, the clear opportunities were hardly legion.
While Marc Marchon (14th) only found the crossbar of Geneva goalkeeper Antti Raanta, he had to admit defeat on an involuntary and lucky deflection from Waltteri Merelä (22nd, 0-1). The Finn, author of his eleventh success of the season, redirected a missed shot from Simon Kindschi.
In the process, the elements joined forces against the SCB: Thierry Bader adjusted the garnet frame (22nd), the top scorer Austin Czarnik was sent prematurely to the locker room (29th) then Teemu Hartikainen (34th, 1-1) was able to level the skate. A disputed goal verified on video by the referees, who finally decided to award it.
Untersander knocks out the Eagles
So many circumstances favorable to the Genevans which should have allowed them to take control of the game. This was not the case, and Tristan Scherwey (39th, 1-2) was able to give the Bears the advantage again at the very end of the power play. The back and forth continued in the last twenty minutes, with a new Geneva equalizer signed by Sakari Manninen (52nd, 2-2) followed by the winning goal from Ramon Untersander (58th, 2-3), falling at 133 seconds. of the final siren.
If it intends to stay in contact with the rest of the pack, the GSHC will absolutely have to bounce back against Ambri, Monday evening (7:45 p.m.), in this Vernets ice rink which is definitely not going well for them.
Geneva – Bern 2-3 (0-0 1-2 1-1)
Les Vernets, 6366 spectators. Arbitres: MM. Hebeisen, Ströbel; Stalder, Francey.
Buts: 22e Merelä (Kindschi, Scherwey) 0-1, 34e Hartikainen (Praplan / 5c4) 1-1, 39e Scherwey (Vermin) 1-2, Manninen (Vatanen, Hartikainen) 2-2, 58e Untersander (Kahun, Ejdsell) 2- 3.
Geneva: Raanta; Vatanen, Chanton; Karrer, Bern; Jacquemet, Le Coultre; Schneller; Miranda, Richard, Bertaggia; Praplan, Spacek, Pouliot; Hartikainen, Manninen, Granlund; Völlmin, Jooris, Cavalleri; Maillard. Coach: Jan Cadieux.
Berne: Wuthrich; Untersander, Nemeth; spoon, clog; Vermin, Kindschi; Füllmann; Merelä, Czarnik, Ejdsell; Lehmann, Baumgartner, Scherwey; Marchon, Bader, Kahun; Schild, Ritzmann, Moser; Sablatnig. Entrainer: Jussi Tapola.
Penalties: 3 x 2′ against Geneva; 3 x 2′ + 1 x 5′ (Czarnik) + match penalty (Czarnik) against Bern.
Notes: Geneva without Descloux, Lennström, Guignard, Hischier, Loosli, Rod (injured), or Palve (overtime). Berne without Lindholm (injured), Reideborn (overtime), and Kreis (Swiss League). Geneva without goalkeeper from 58’31” to 60’00”.
**The article mentions key turning points in the game. How important is momentum in hockey, and what specific factors can influence its shifts throughout a match?**
## Open-ended Questions for Discussion based on the Hockey Article
This article details a recent hockey game between Geneva-Servette and Berne, focusing on Geneva’s ongoing struggles at home and highlighting key moments of the match.
Here are some open-ended questions to encourage discussion and different viewpoints:
**Overall Performance and Outlook:**
1. **Geneva-Servette is experiencing a rough patch at home. What factors might be contributing to this difficulty?** (This encourages discussion about team dynamics, coaching strategies, home ice disadvantage, and fan impact)
2. **The article mentions a “disputed goal” validated by video review. How do you think video review impacts the flow and tension of the game? Is it ultimately beneficial or detrimental to the sport?** (This prompts a debate about the role of technology in sports and its impact on officiating)
**Specific Game Analysis:**
3. **Geneva seemed to have the momentum after tying the game twice. What could they have done differently to secure the victory?** (This allows for tactical analysis and consideration of in-game decision-making)
4. **Undersander’s late goal proved crucial. How important is clutch performance in hockey, and how can teams cultivate a culture of players stepping up in crucial moments?** (This explores the psychological aspects of the game and the importance of mental fortitude)
**Impact on Teams and Fans:**
5. **How might this loss affect Geneva’s morale and confidence moving forward? What steps can the coaches and players take to bounce back?** (This examines the psychological impact of losing streaks and the importance of resilience)
6. **What does this win mean for Berne, especially considering their struggles with injuries? How might it affect their confidence and playoff aspirations?** (This encourages consideration of the opposing team’s perspective and their goals for the season)
7. **As a fan, how does it feel to witness your team struggle, especially at home? What does it take to maintain fandom through challenging times?** (This invites personal reflection on the fan experience and the emotional investment in sports)
By structuring the discussion around these thematic sections, you can encourage a rich and multifaceted conversation about the match, the teams involved, and the broader context of hockey.
