Vitkovice – Ingolstadt 5:1 (end) | Třinec – Bern 7:0 (end) | Tappara – Stavanger 7:3 (end)
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Briançon – Villach 1:2 (end) | Zug – SaiPa 1:2 (end) | Liberec – Kärpät 3:4 (end)
SønderjyskE – IFK Helsinki 4:5 (0:2 after SO) | Djurgården – Fribourg 5:4 (after OT) | Växjö – Mannheim 6:1 (end)
final
Vítkovice Ostrava
5:1 (0:0, 2:1, 3:0)
ERC Ingolstadt
Thursday 21.08.2014, 17:00 • CEZ arena • Champions League
     
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    Home team was too strong tonight for German title holder Ingolstadt. Strong 3rd period gave Vitkovice the edge. Final score is 5:1. Man of the match is Patrik Zdráhal with 2 goals and 1 assist.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    59:45
    Standing ovation in the final seconds of a match.
     
    59:00
    One minute left in third period and probably in the match.
     
    58:06
    Jeffrey Szwez has been handed two minutes minor for roughing.
     
    57:50
    Káňa in great position in front net, but no goal.
     
    57:10
    Zdrahal had the chance to complete his hattrick, but missed the puck.
     
    56:43
    5:1 down, but away fans are as loud as in the start of the game.
     
    56:35
    Both goalies had to make save in a short sequence of time.
     
    56:01
    Kovar slap shot frim Burger pass was tipped wide by Huzevka. Almost the sixth of the day for Vitkovice.
     
    55:00
    Five minutes to the final whistle and it seems home team will be happier after the match.
    Patrik ZDRÁHAL - 5:1
     
    54:16
    Goal for Vitkovice!
    It's five! Three seconds after the end of powerplay. Scored by ZDRÁHAL. Assisted by Kucsera and Stencel.
     
    54:01
    Svacina on-timer from Kovar's pass led to pad save by Pielmeier.
     
    52:11
    Thomas Greilinger gets two minutes for hooking.
     
    52:00
    Only 8 minutes left in the 3rd period and home team has comfortable lead 4:1. Visitors had to take more risks.
    Jan KÁŇA - 4:1
     
    50:55
    Goal for Vitkovice!
    Great 3 on 2 from home team, combination which includes Strapáč and Kovář is finished by Káňa. 4-1! Scored by Jan KÁŇA. Assisted by Lukáš Kovář and Petr Strapáč.
     
    50:05
    Home team now passes the puck with more confidence, home fans are giving them great support.
    Richard STEHLÍK - 3:1
     
    48:03
    Goal for Vitkovice!
    Powerplay chance converted! Great shot from blue line by Stehlík. Scored by STEHLÍk. Assisted by Šedivý and Burger.
     
    47:33
    Zdráhals' shot tipped wide by Húževka.
     
    46:57
    Martin Davidek gets a minor penalty for roughing. Chance for home team to go 2goals ahead.
     
    46:10
    Ingolstadt's top scorer Laliberte shoots wide.
     
    45:50
    Play is harder and harder right now,
     
    44:47
    Big slap shot from Brocklehurst from blue line was pushed wide by Sindelar.
     
    44:27
    Another chance for home team is stopped by whistle for offside.
     
    44:01
    Huna tried his luck, but shot was too slow for Pielmeier.
     
    42:35
    One timer from Kolouch from right circle wen wide.
     
    42:20
    Kovar tried to clear the zone, but the puck flew out of the ice.
     
    41:38
    Two minute pressure from Ingolstadt finally led to shot on goal, but Sindelar was ready a made the save.
     
    40:56
    Home team forced to make icing.
     
    40:40
    Early pressure from Panthers, but no shot on goal yet.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    First puck drop of the third period is ready.
     
    Second period brought 3 goals, 2 from home team, one from visitors. Húževka and Zdráhal both with a goal and an assist. 2:1 fo Vitkovice.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:59
    Home team in full strenght.
     
    39:26
    Traffic in front of home net, but Sinderlar handled it very comfortably.
     
    39:00
    Greiliner blast from blue line went wide.
     
    38:14
    Puck battle at the boards leads to offenzive zone face-off for Ingolstadt.
     
    37:59
    Powerplay for Ingolstadt. Marek Bail two minutes for hooking.
     
    37:26
    Zdrahal puts a wrist shot from the boards on net, no problem for Pielmeier.
     
    36:58
    Kucsera tried to tip pass from Svacina, but missed the net.
     
    36:12
    Lukáš Kovář had to clear the zone, but commited icing.
     
    35:48
    Over 4 minutes to go in second period, play is far more open than in first period.
     
    35:10
    Thomas Greilinger in great chance, but put the puck over the bar.
     
    34:40
    Vtikovice are trying to find the answer for the Ingolstadt goal, but are stopped for offside.
     
    34:04
    Puck is out of the ice, face-off in neutral zone.
    Marc SCHMIDPETTER - 2:1
     
    33:25
    Goal for Ingolstadt!
    Away team gets first goal. Scored by MARC SCHMIDPETTER. Assisted by Bjorn Barta.
     
    32:42
    Dustin Friesen tried slapshot from right circle, but Sindelar made another comfortable save.
     
    32:00
    Sindelar had to make bloker save after Hager shot.
    Patrik HÚŽEVKA - 2:0
     
    28:46
    Goal for Vítkovice!
    Goal! 2-0 lead for Vitkovice after another powerplay success. Zdráhal and Húževka changed roles. Scored by PETER HÚŽEVKA. Assisted by: Richard Stehlík, Patrik Zdráhal.
    Patrik ZDRÁHAL - 1:0
     
    27:52
    Goal for Vítkovice!
    First goal of the match after great powerplay combination. Burger wrist shot was caught by Húževka, who pass the puck to PATRIK ZDRÁHAL to the open net. Assisted by: Peter Húževka, Jiří Burger.
     
    27:37
    Jean Francois Boucher gets two minute for slashing. Second 5 on 3 powerplay for Vitkovice.
     
    27:30
    No real danger is powerplay so far, puck is in neutral zone.
     
    26:22
    Home pressure leads to another powerplay. Benedikt Kohl gets two mniutes for kneeing.
     
    26:08
    Commercial break.
     
    25:14
    Best chance of the period for home team. Nemec flied from left wing and passed the puck to Svacina, but his tip went over the bar.
     
    24:20
    Wagner's shot tipped by Gawlik, but Sindelar was ready and made the pad save.
     
    23:44
    Home team in full strenght.
     
    23:05
    Sindelar had to make first save of the period after Brocklehurst shot.
     
    22:40
    Panthers are in the offenzive zone, but Senkerik and Szturc blocked two shots from blue line.
     
    21:54
    Patrick Zdrahal from home team has been handed two minute for tripping. Second powerplay chance for visitors.
     
    21:39
    Vitkovice in offside postion. Face off in neutral had to be made twice.
     
    20:30
    Better start from Ingolstadt, but no real danger for Vitkovice.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    Teams are ready for second period, it's time to get underway.
     
    The best player on the ice in 1st period was without doubt Ingolstadt goalkeeper Timo Pielmer, who denied many oppourtunities. Home team are more active, but without goal effect.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:35
    No shot in powerplay from away team.
     
    19:00
    Last minute of the first period.
     
    18:35
    Senkerik's shot in penalty killing tipped by Burger, but no problem for German goalkeeper.
     
    17:55
    Petr Kolouch from Vitkovice gets two minutes for tripping. First powerplay chance for away team.
     
    17:33
    Zdrahal was alone at right flank, but shot was stopped by Pielmeier.
     
    16:26
    Stehlik tried his luck from blue line, but no problem for Ingolstadt keeper.
    Pielmeier saves
     
    15:30
    Pielmeier is a hero of first period. Two great chances for Nemec to the open net, but glove save by Pielmeier.
     
    14:55
    Sedivy in great position by right hand post, but another save by Pielmeier.
     
    14:50
    Great looking powerplay but no shot on goal.
     
    14:24
    5 on 3 opportunity for Vitkovice. Brandon Buck goes to the penalty box for tripping.
     
    13:37
    Third penalty for Ingolstadt. 4 minutes for high-sticking for Eddy Rinke Leitans.
     
    13:12
    Great choreo from home fans, play is in neutral zone.
     
    12:41
    Second powerplay from home team without any effect, this team without a chance too.
     
    11:30
    Brandon Buck clears the zone, but the home side is back in offensive zone.
     
    10:41
    Bjorn Barta to penalty box for delaying the game. Second powerply chance for home team.
     
    10:15
    Sinderlar has to cover the puck in front of his net.
     
    09:37
    Ingolstadt are now in full strenght.
     
    09:05
    Another chance for home team, but Svacina's shot from left circle is denied once again by Pielmeier.
     
    07:55
    Great chance in powerplay fot Vitkovice, but Sedivy is stopped by pad of Pielmeier.
     
    07:23
    We have first penalty of the game. Benedikt Kohl has been handed two minute minor for tripping.
     
    07:05
    Great hit by Strapac on Koppchen.
     
    05:00
    Home team is more dangerous in first five minutes of the game.
     
    04:25
    Wrist shot from blue line from Klok was safely covered by Pielmeier.
     
    04:05
    Match si played in great tempo, but both teams are paying attention to safety first.
     
    03:10
    First dangerous situation of a match, but Svacina's shot from tight angle covered by Pielmeier.
     
    02:45
    Loud support from away fans in the stadium.
    Kucsera
     
    01:20
    Early tempo is quick, but too many missed passes.
    Opening face-off of CHL
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    First puck drop of Champions League is here. Ingolstadt commits first icing of the game.
     
    Welcome to this live text broadcast of a Champions League game between Vítkovice Ostrava and ERC Ingolstadt from ČEZ Arena. Both teams are now on the ice for the opening ceremony.
     
    Starting lineups:

    HC Vitkovice Steel: Sindelar (Dolejs) – Ceresnak, Stehlik, Senkerik, Kovar, Stencel, Klok, Pastor, Bail – Sedivy, Huzevka, Burger – Svacina, Nemec, Huna – Zdrahal, Kucera, Kolouch – Kana, Strapac, Szturc.

    ERC Ingolstadt: Pielmeier (Eisenhut) – Brocklehurst, Koppchen, Periard, Kohl, Wagner, Schopper, Kronthaler, Friesen – Buck, Szwez, Hager – Laliberte, Greilinger, Ross – Gawlik, Schmidpeter, Barta – Davidek, Boucher, Rinke Leitans.

    Referees: D. Konc (SVK), R. Šír (CZE) – T. Brejcha (CZE), L. Suchánek (CZE).
     
    The historical first puck drop of the new Champions League will take place in ČEZ Arena, Ostrava. This stadium in the third-largest city in the Czech republic is the home of HC Vítkovice Steel, which hosts German league title holder ERC Ingolstadt in the opening game in this competition. Both of these teams play in Group H. The other teams in this group are EV Zug and SaiPa Lappeenranta.

    HC Vítkovice is not a unknown term in hockey Europe. Vítkovice played three times at international tournament Spengler Cup, placed third twice in a row in 2011 and 2012. Vítkovice has already played six pre-season matches and won half of them. One of them was against another CHL team Oceláři Třinec, one of the biggest rivals of Vítkovice. Vítkovce won 3:2.

    ERC Ingolstadt, also known as Panthers, comes to this match after the most successful season in club history. Having played in Deutsche Eishockey Liga DEL only since 2002, in previous campaign, they managed to won the trophy by overcoming another CHL team Kölner Haie. Panthers had shorter preason than opponent from Ostrava, played only two matches, but won both of them.
     
    Welcome. This game starts at 17:00 CET.

    Tomáš Chudý

    Goals and assists: 28. Zdráhal (Húževka, Burger), 29. Húževka (Stehlík, Zdráhal), 49. Stehlík (Šedivý, Burger), 51. Káňa (Kovář, Strapáč), 55. Zdráhal (Kucsera, Stencel) – 34. Schmidpetter (Barta)


    Vítkovice Ostrava: Sindelar (Dolejs) – Ceresnak, Stehlik, Senkerik, Kovar, Stencel, Klok, Pastor, Bail – Sedivy, Huzevka, Burger – Svacina, Nemec, Huna – Zdrahal, Kucera, Kolouch – Kana, Strapac, Szturc.
    ERC Ingolstadt: Pielmeier (Eisenhut) – Brocklehurst, Koppchen, Periard, Kohl, Wagner, Schopper, Kronthaler, Friesen – Buck, Szwez, Hager – Laliberte, Greilinger, Ross – Gawlik, Schmidpeter, Barta – Davidek, Boucher, Rinke Leitans.

    Referees: D. Konc (SVK), R. Šír (CZE) – T. Brejcha (CZE), L. Suchánek (CZE)

    Attendance: 3398