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Nottingham Panthers
1:10 (1:2, 0:6, 0:2)
Luleå Hockey
Sunday 24.08.2014, 14:35 • National Ice Centre • Champions League

     
    The final buzzer goes at the National Ice Centre, and it's a sad state of affairs for the Nottingham Panthers, who have been simply outclassed by their Swedish opponents, Lulea Hockey. It was close in the first period, as a Brandon Benedict goal brought the Panthers to within one goal after the opening period. However, Lulea scored six times in the second period to blow their British opponents away. Karl Fabricius scored a hattrick, while Cam Abbott, Stephen Dixon and Lennart Petrell had three points each. Lulea top Group K with two wins out of two. (17:01:09)
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    59:11
    Goal for Luleå!
    We have double figures on the board for the first time in the Champions Hockey League. It's an unfortunate break for the Panthers as LENNART PETRELL's centreing feed goes off the leg of Craig Berube and crosses the line. Powerplay goal. Assists to: Cam Abbott and Stephen Dixon.

    Nottingham Panthers – Luleå Hockey 1:10
     
    58:51
    Just over a minute left in the game and the Panthers take another penalty. Jonathan Boxill is given two minutes for hooking.
     
    57:51
    Good save by Larsson on a Stephen Lee point shot.
     
    57:21
    Shane Warshaw waves his hand to indicate no goal. The puck had not in fact cross the line. Faceoff in the neutral zone.
     
    57:21
    The goal light is on as Martins Raitums get barrelled over in a scramble in front of goal. The play is going to be reviewed.
     
    56:51
    Goal for Luleå!
    The Swedish side have their ninth of the game and it's by far the scrappiest goal. CAM ABBOTT holds the puck to the left of Raitums, just behind the goal line. He's patient and eventually banks the puck off Raitums' back and over the line. It's his second of the game. Assists to: Stephen Dixon and Olov Lundqvist.

    Nottingham Panthers – Luleå Hockey 1:9
     
    56:26
    Lulea back to full strength. They have 57 seconds of 5 on 4 powerplay.
     
    56:13
    Lawrence returns to give Nottingham four skaters.
     
    55:50
    Fantastic save by Raitums, who flashes the leather to deny Nakyva.
     
    55:26
    Nottingham Panthers penalty. Greg Jacina, two minutes for goaltender interference. 47 seconds of Lulea 4 on 3 powerplay.
     
    55:26
    Colby Cohen with a very good shift. Has a number of chances before Larsson stops a wrist shot from the point.
     
    54:58
    Great stick handling by Nathan Robinson, but his low shot is deflected wide.
     
    54:37
    1:35 of 4 on 4 hockey to come.
     
    54:24
    It's only a twelve second powerplay for Lulea. Marcus Oskarsson will sit for two for an interference call.
     
    54:12
    Penalty against the Nottingham Panthers. Chris Lawrence takes a hooking penalty. Lulea to the powerplay once again.
     
    52:38
    Panthers back to full strength.
     
    52:31
    Defenceman Colby Cohen gets a shorthanded breakaway, goes backhand to forehand before shooting well wide.
     
    51:37
    Raitums is called into action one more, catching a Zaar shot in his glove.
     
    51:23
    Good reaction blocker save by Raitums on Ledin. The Latvian goaltender has been much improved this period.
     
    50:41
    Lulea back to full strength and go to the powerplay.
     
    50:38
    Penalty called against the Panthers. Bryan Schmidt for holding.
     
    50:29
    A low Colby Cohen shot from the point rings off the base of the left hand post. No luck for the Panthers.
     
    49:30
    Chris Lawrence whiffs on a shot at the back post.
     
    48:41
    Benedict breaks away from his marker but a pair of Lulea players haul him down before he can reach Larsson. Not a penalty shot, but Dean Kukan is given a hooking penalty.
     
    48:27
    Panthers go close to getting a consolation goal, but a fine double save by Larsson denies Benedict and Graham.
     
    48:11
    Larsson gloves the puck after a shot from the right wing.
     
    47:36
    Lulea go offside. Faceoff to the left of Larsson.
     
    47:19
    End to end hockey being played as the game opens up. Lulea are still pressing
     
    45:51
    Panthers back to full strength
     
    44:06
    Raitums comes far out of his crease to save Wallmark's one timer with his left pad
     
    43:58
    Raitums gloves a Zaar wristshot
     
    43:48
    Penalty against Nottingham. Lawrence called for a tripping minor.
     
    43:23
    Great save Raitums to deny Bryggman from point blank range
     
    41:30
    Good save by Raitums as Per Ledin tips the point shot
     
    41:12
    Cehlarik pinches Cohen's pocket and fires a deft pass across the face of goal. Dixon shoots just wide.
     
    Shots on goal from the second period (total)

    Nottingham Panthers 4 (8)
    Lulea Hockey 13 (24)
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Both teams are out for the third and final period here at the National Ice Centre. It's gone from bad to worse for the Panthers, as they are not only down 8-1, but are now without forwards Chris Higgins and Martin Podlesak, who have picked up injuries.
     
    We'll be back at 16:20 CET for coverage of the third period.
     
    Well well well. There's not a lot you can really say after that. Lulea scored 3 goals in the first three minutes of the second period and haven't looked back, scoring another three to make it a six goal second period. Panthers replaced Craig Kowalski with Martins Raitums, but Lulea have already found their way past the Latvian four times. Karl Fabricius is already on a hattrick, one of the goals being shorthanded.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:45
    Panthers get a 2 on 1 with Farmer bringing the puck down the left wing, but his pass just eludes the stick of Nathan Robinson
     
    39:05
    Berube fires a wrist shot as he gains the zone but it is deflected out of play
     
    38:58
    Nottingham carry the puck offside
     
    38:35
    Goal for Luleå!
    The legs have well and truly gone for the Panthers now. Bryan Schmidt looks to have won the puck but KRISTIAN NAKYVA steals it as he leaves the box, goes in alone on Raitums and beats the Latvian goaltender on the forehand. Assisted by: Lucas Wallmark and Dean Kukan.

    Nottingham Panthers – Luleå Hockey 1:8
     
    38:31
    Lulea back to full strength
     
    37:31
    Goal for Luleå!
    After the great chance for Nottingham, Lulea win the puck back and burn the Panthers for speed and score shorthanded. It's a hatrick for CARL FABRICIUS, as Raitums gets a piece of his wrist shot but it trickles over the line to extend Lulea's lead to six. Assisted by: Niclas Fogstrom.

    Nottingham Panthers – Luleå Hockey 1:7
     
    37:05
    Stephen Lee fans on his shot but it falls to Chris Lawrence in the slot who shoots on the turn but it's a great save by Larsson
     
    36:48
    Lachowicz dishes the puck to Colby Cohen at the point. He fires a one timer which Larsson saves
     
    36:28
    Another penalty against Lulea. Kristian Nakyva is called for interference
     
    35:50
    Panthers carry the puck offside
     
    35:13
    Fantastic piece of skill by Mannberg, who fires the pass on the spin. Chris Abbott gets his stick to the puck but Raitums makes a good pad save down low
     
    33:21
    Goal for Luleå!
    Thirty seconds later, however, Lulea have their fourth goal of the period and are truly in the driving seat. Cam Abbott's shot is blocked out in front, but STEPHEN DIXON is first to the loose puck and his nifty backhand move fools Raitums, and he buries the puck to make it 6-1 Lulea. Assisted by: Cam Abbott and Marcus Fagerudd.
     
    32:50
    Cam Abbott has for all intents an purposes an empty net to fire at, but somehow he misses the target. Raitums was getting nowhere near that.
     
    32:40
    Penalty against the Nottingham Panthers. Maxime Parent takes a holding minor
     
    32:00
    Good work by Robert Farmer, who wins possession and gains the zone. He finds Evan Mosey hot on his heels, but the defencemans shot goes wide
     
    31:34
    A hard slapshot from Lulea captain Chris Abbott goes just wide. The tempo has significantly slowed
     
    30:29
    Dean Kukan's point shot cannons off the skate of Johan Forsberg but just wide of the right hand post
     
    28:58
    A long dump in from neutral ice bobbles but is gloved by Martins Raitums
     
    27:52
    End to end hockey at the moment but both teams defences are doing well to limit scoring opportunities. Panthers starting to play with more confidence. The play opens up for Landry down the right hand side but his wrist shot is just wide of the top corner. The Panthers' faithful trying to give their players some belief.
     
    26:00
    Colby Cohen's wrist shot sails wide of the post. I think he was looking for Bruce Graham, Nottingham's 6'5'' forward, to tip that but no dice.
     
    25:23
    Fabricius does well to win the puck back and clear the zone. He's doing it at both ends this afternoon.
     
    24:59
    Nottingham have a chance to restore some pride. Marcus Oskarsson will sit for two minutes. Tripping the call
     
    24:47
    Lulea take the puck offside. They've taken the wind right out of the Panthers' sails.
     
    24:34
    Fagerudd fires a low wristshot from the right point but Raitums gloves the puck
     
    24:22
    Johan Forsberg, who has two assists already, tries to hammer the puck in but he fans on it
     
    22:42
    Goal for Luleå!
    It's now 5-1 to Lulea as Raitums is beaten on his first shot of the game and the Swedish side have two goals in 26 seconds. Pettrell is involved in the build up play once again, finding PETER CEHLARIK who lights the lamp. Assisted by: Lennart Petrell and Jan Sandstrom.
     
    22:16
    Goal for Luleå!
    Really slack play by Bruce Graham and Stephen Lee, who basically give Lulea an open invitation to cross the blueline. The puck is eventually worked out to the left wing, and KARL FABRICIUS picks up his second of the game with a laser beam from the left wing circle. Assisted by: Johan Forsberg.

    Nottingham replace Craig Kowalski with Martins Raitums
     
    20:41
    Goal for Luleå!
    Just like that, 41 seconds into the second period, Lulea have the powerplay goal and have retaken a two goal lead. Lennart Petrell dishes the puck from the left wing across the face off goal, and CAM ABBOTT is there to hammer the puck home from close range. The second assist goes to Marcus Fagerudd. Assisted by: Lennart Petrell and Marcus Fagerudd.
     
    20:33
    Landry clears the zone and relives the pressure
     
    Lulea have 53 seconds of powerplay to start the second period
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    The players are out for the second period here at the National Ice Centre.

    Shots on goal in the first period:
    Nottingham Panthers 4
    Lulea Hockey 11
     
    Coverage will resume at 14:28 CET for the start of the second period.
     
    Lulea weren't able to create anything except Nakyva's point shot on their powerplay, but they will have 57 seconds at the start of the second period to make the man advantage count.

    It's been a decent first period at the National Ice Centre. It looked like Lulea were going to run away with things after six minutes, as goals from Jan Sandstrom and Karl Fabricius put the Swedish side 2-0 up, but the Panthers have rallied back and do look dangerous going forward. Captain Brandon Benedict brought the Panthers to within one with his powerplay goal with three and a half minutes left to play in the opening frame.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:55
    Good blocker save Kowalski on Kristian Nakyva's slapshot
     
    18:57
    Bruce Graham catches Jan Sandstrom with a knee and sends the Swedish defenceman crashing to the ice. It's given as a tripping minor. Sandstrom is down momentarily but is up on his skates and makes his way back to the bench. Powerplay Lulea
     
    18:41
    Another save by Kowalski, this time on a Marcus Fagerudd wrist shot
     
    17:48
    Good shift for Peter Cehlarik. First his centering feed is cut out by Cohen, before the Slovak forward carries the puck in once more and forces a good save out of Craig Kowalski
     
    16:31
    Goal for Nottingham!
    It's poor play by Robert Lachowicz initially, as his pass leaves the zone, but the British forward carries it in on the right wing, drop passes it to Colby Cohen whose slapshot is saved by Daniel Larsson, Lachowicz's rebound is effort is blocked but Panthers captain BRANDON BENEDICT is first to the puck and lights the lamp. Panthers are back to within one with three and a half minutes left in the first. Assisted by: Robert Lachowicz and Chris Cohen.
     
    15:38
    Farmer's centering pass hits Sandstrom in front and Larsson is forced to kick away the puck off the deflection from his own player. Lulea clear and there's 40 seconds left on the man advantage
     
    14:47
    First penalty called against Lulea. Dean Kukan gets a two minute holding minor. Nottingham to the powerplay
     
    13:53
    It's Mannberg again. The Swedish forward wires a laser of a wristshot just wide. He's looking dangerous
     
    13:24
    Daniel Mannberg burns the whole Panthers team with his speed. He toe drags the puck, cuts from the right wing to centre and fires a wrist shot which clangs off the top of the left hand post. Would've been a highlight reel goal if not for the metalwork.
     
    11:57
    As the penalty expires, Petrell tries to deflect a shot in front of Kowalski. Nottingham's American goaltender kicks it away with his right pad.
     
    11:31
    Mosey clears the puck for the Panthers
     
    11:17
    Fagerudd fires a shot from the point which hits traffic in front. Two of the Lulea forwards are whacking away at the loose puck but eventually Kowalski can freeze it. 40 seconds left on Lulea's first powerplay of the game
     
    10:59
    Ledin tries to be fancy but his backhand pass finds no-one and leaves the zone
     
    10:41
    Wallmark hammers a one timer from the right circle wide of the mark
     
    09:58
    Lulea's powerplay is dangerous. They scored three times against the Hamburg Freezers with the man advantage
     
    09:58
    First penalty of the game. It's a sloppy offensive zone penalty called against Nottingham's Greg Jacina. Two minutes for slashing
     
    09:18
    Good hit by Bruce Graham on Marcus Oskarsson behind Larsson's goal
     
    08:53
    Sandstrom fires one from the blueline which resembles a golfer chipping a ball onto the green. Kowalski gloves the puck and holds on
     
    08:39
    Panthers ice the puck as Jonathan Boxill can't control Mosey's outlet pass
     
    08:06
    A great block by Charles Landry springs a Nottingham counter attack. Lachowicz finds Chris Lawrence, but the Nottingham forwards shoots wide.
     
    07:42
    Some space opens up for Robert Lachowicz down the left wing. He fires a wrist shot but it's blocked out in front
     
    07:21
    Lulea gain the zone and it's Cramo Top Scorer Per Ledin powering to the goal. Kowalski saves and freezes the puck as Ledin goes crashing to the ice
     
    06:15
    TV Timeout. Lulea definitely look to have the legs over the Panthers in this one so far. Nottingham head coach Corey Neilson has a lot of work to do
     
    05:54
    Goal for Luleå!
    Yesterday the Panthers were 2-0 down after nine minutes. Today they are 2-0 down after six minutes as Lulea grab another goal. Johan Forsberg finds CARL FABRICIUS at the left wing circle, who beats Kowalski glove side. Assisted by: Johan Forsberg.
     
    05:16
    Lulea ice the puck. The Panthers have responded well to the goal
     
    05:00
    Panthers keep puck possession and get their best effort of the game. Bryan Schmidt beats his man and powers to the slot. From behind the goal, Benedict tries to find the defenceman but Larsson does well to save.
     
    04:42
    Good 2 on 1 chance for the Panthers goes begging as Higgins' cross ice pass is off target
     
    04:31
    Lulea come back down the ice and Zaar's effort is saved by Kowalski and deflected over the glass
     
    04:20
    Max Parent carries the puck down the right wing and fires a backhand effort on goal. It is saved by Larsson, his first action of the game.
     
    03:19
    Goal for Luleå!
    Less than four minutes in and Lulea have jumped out to a 1-0 lead. JAN SANDSTROM fires a looping wrist shot from the left point which may have taken a deflection on the way through but eludes the grasp of Kowalski and nestles in the back of the net. No assist.
     
    02:48
    Kowalski freezes a dump in
     
    02:27
    Great stick work by Robinson, who's double shifting on the Panthers' first and fourth lines
     
    01:59
    Horrible giveaway by Landry and Lulea keep zone ossession
     
    00:57
    Good early save by Kowalski. Poor pinch at the blueline by Stephen Lee and Cehlarik's one timer is saved. Lulea get another chance later in the shift but Kowalski gloves the puck
     
    Bruce Graham dumps it in and both teams make their first change of the game
     
    Graham vs. Cam Abbott in the faceoff circle and we are underway
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    The lights are out and both teams are now taking to the ice. Faceoff imminent
     
    Lulea impressed in their 4-1 victory against Hamburg, and made good use of the powerplay. It was a case of the old and the young as veteran forward Per Ledin scored two goals, whilst 20 year old forward Daniel Zaar, signed from Allsvenskan side Rogle in the off-season, added three assists
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    Photo: Jon Rowson
     
    Starting lineups:

    Nottingham Panthers: Kowalski (Raitums) – Mosey, Berube, Lee, Cohen, Schmidt, Landry, Oakford – Graham, Benedict (C), Higgins – Lawrence, Farmer, Robinson – Lachowicz, Parent, Jacina – Betteridge, Podlesak, Boxill

    Luleå Hockey: Larsson (Lassinantti) – Kukan, Nakyva, Fagerudd, Sandstrom, Oskarsson, Hjelm, Lundqvist – Mannberg, Cam Abbott, Chris Abbott (C) – Dixon, Cehlarik, Petrell – Wallmark, Zaar, Ledin – Fogstrom, Bryggman, Fabricius, Forsberg

    Referees: S. Warshaw (AUT), M. Hicks (GBR) – L. Young (GBR), A. Dalton (GBR).
     
    Good afternoon from the National Ice Centre. I'll have team information in a minute. The Panthers line up with almost the same team that faced Lukko, apart from Mark Lee who is scratched.

    Lulea have made a few changes from the team which beat Hamburg 4-1. In come defenceman Olov Lundqvist and forward Lars Bryggman. Out come Per Savilahti-Nagander and Jonathan Granstrom.

    David Clarke is still missing for the Panthers.

    Starting goaltenders are Craig Kowalski and Daniel Larsson.
    Which team are you cheering for today?

     
    Source of this online coverage: www.championshockeyleague.net.
     
    Champions Hockey League will be back at the National Ice Centre for the second time in three days as the Nottingham Panthers are set to host Luleå Hockey from Sweden. The away side, who finished sixth in the SHL in 2013/14, come to Nottingham after impressing in their opening game against the Hamburg Freezers and currently sit top of Group K after a 4-1 victory. On the other hand, the Panthers will be looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Finnish side Lukko Rauma.

    The Panthers will be sweating on the fitness of last season’s top scorer David Clarke, but will be looking for Stephen Lee to continue his fine form. Lee will wear the Cramo Top Scorer’s jersey after a pair of goals in the game against Lukko. Panthers head coach Corey Neilson put Lee out on the first powerplay unit and the British defenceman showing that Neilson put his trust in the right place.

    It was comfortable for Luleå against Hamburg, as the Swedish side scored four times in the opening period to put the game out of reach. Forward Per Ledin scored twice while Daniel Zaar added three assists. Luleå showed how dangerous their powerplay is, as they scored three times with the man advantage, something that Nottingham will have to be aware with.

    The Swedish side will be favourites for this game, especially as they were able to take their foot off the gas in the third period, while Nottingham fought to the bitter end in a losing effort. However, with the home crowd on their side, the Panthers may be able to pull off the upset.

    We will bring you all the action will be live from the National Ice Centre in Nottingham as the puck drops at 14:35 CET (13:35 GMT).
     
    Welcome. This game starts at 13:35 BT, 14:35 CET.

    Jon Rowson

    Goals and assists: 17. Benedict (Lachowicz, Cohen) – 4. Sandstrom, 6. Fabricius (Forsberg), 21. Abbott (Petrell, Fagerudd), 23. Fabricius (Forsberg), 23. Cehlarik (Petrell, Sandstrom), 34. Dixon (Abbott, Fagerudd), 38. Fabricius (Fogstrom), 39. Nakyva (Wallmark, Kukan), 57. Abbott (Dixon, Lundqvist), 60. Petrell (Abbott, Dixon)


    Nottingham Panthers: Kowalski, 23. Raitums – Mosey, Berube, Lee, Cohen, Schmidt, Landry, Oakford – Graham, Benedict (C), Higgins – Lawrence, Farmer, Robinson – Lachowicz, Parent, Jacina – Betteridge, Podlesak, Boxill
    Luleå Hockey: Larsson (Lassinantti) – Kukan, Nakyva, Fagerudd, Sandstrom, Oskarsson, Hjelm, Lundqvist – Mannberg, Cam Abbott, Chris Abbott (C) – Dixon, Cehlarik, Petrell – Wallmark, Zaar, Ledin – Fogstrom, Bryggman, Fabricius, Forsberg

    Referees: S. Warshaw (AUT), M. Hicks (GBR) – L. Young (GBR), A. Dalton (GBR)