2023-10-31 23:03:00
The HCC resumes its march forward. Two days following an overtime defeat once morest Winterthur, HC La Chaux-de-Fonds set the record straight by winning 5-0 once morest the Bellinzona Rockets on Tuesday evening in the Swiss Ice Hockey League. In front of their audience, the Bees enforced logic once morest the bottom of the championship.
Power-play (finally) effective
The final score does not reflect the appearance at the start of the match. Louis Matte’s men certainly opened the scoring in the first half thanks to Anthony Huguenin (7′), but the debates were still going strong. The Ticino residents also saw three of their shots end up on Hugo Cervino’s posts in this initial period.
The middle third is where the HCC really hit. And he hit hard! Yves Stoffel (24′, 32′), twice, Kyle Olson (30′) and Arno Nussbaumer (38′) in turn confirmed the superiority of the HCC in this part. But above all, the Abeilles have regained their efficiency in numerical superiority with two successes scored in quick succession in this situation. “The powerplay gives us two goals this evening, and it gives us some breathing room. The lines were highlighted offensively,” rejoices coach Louis Matte.
Winning comeback for In-Albon
Absent for several weeks, Loïc In-Albon took advantage of this part to return to competition. “It was a really good feeling. We had a very good second third, that bodes well for the future,” explains the Mélèzes defender.
This success allows HC La Chaux-de-Fonds to take 2nd place in the ranking, for the benefit of GCK Lions. The Abeilles are still eight lengths behind leader Olten and one game in hand. /gjo
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