LUE 2:1 RAU | Luleå Hockey - Lukko Rauma (Champions League)

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Champions League

Kärpät – SaiPa	3:2 (end)	\|	Luleå – Lukko	2:1 (end)	\|	Frölunda – IFK Helsinki	5:3 (end)
Skellefteå – Linköping	4:4 (1:0 after SO)

final

Luleå Hockey Sweden

2:1 (0:0, 2:0, 0:1)

Lukko Rauma

Tuesday 09.12.2014, 18:30 • Coop Norrbotten Arena • Champions League

		There is the final buzzer, and Lulea Hockey have moved on into the Champions Hockey League semi finals with a 2:1 triumph at home, and a 7:3 aggregate victory! They were always in cruise control, and were rarely troubled at all. Marcus Fagerudd and Chris Abbott struck for the victors, with Jonne Virtanen mustering a late Lukko reply. Thanks for following the game with us, and see you again soon for more thrilling Champions Hockey League action! (21:53:52)
		Chris Abbott, Luleå Hockey: "It is really special for our organization to once again be among the top-4 teams in Europe. It is something that we focused on achieving when we went into this season. And now we are really excited to play the semifinals against either Skellefteå or Linköping."
		Toni Koivisto, Lukko Rauma: "You can never be too happy after a loss – but as a game, we played much better tonight than we did in the first quarterfinal in Rauma." "It's not going to be easy for Luleå Hockey in the semifinals, but they should have a good chance to make it to the final game."
@LuleaHockey congratulations on reaching the semifinal of #CHL #hockeyfamily — Karen Robinson (@karen_robo) December 9, 2014
Final result: @LuleaHockey – @TeamRaumanLukko 2–1 (7–3 on agg.). The first Swedish team in the semis! #CHL pic.twitter.com/tQOpwai7JC — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) December 9, 2014
	60:00	Game over.
	59:28	Oskari Setanen has even been pulled for the extra skater, but it won't make any difference as Lulea Hocky are coasting into the semi finals 7:3 overall!
	59:14	On that note Lukko have indeed taken a slightly unexpected timeout, they want to at least leave Sweden with a draw from the return leg!
Jonne VIRTANEN - 2:1
	59:14	Goal for Lukko! Lulea's Joel Lassinantti has had his shutout hopes dashed at the death! The puck trickles all the way through to the doorstep, and JONNE VIRTANEN with a slick move slides the puck into the net! Assisted by: Mikko Kousa and Teemu Nurmi. 2:1 and 7:3 on aggregate.
	57:01	The hosts' Per Savilahti-Nagander dangerously throws the puck into the crease from pinned up against the right hand boards, and after a brief moment's panic the Lukko defence hack it clear. They don't want to concede any more goals, having seen seven fly beyond them in this tie!
	53:31	Lulea are again going back to taking complete control of the puck and cleverly playing it about in front of their opponents, Lukko are beginning to look a bit tired now as time is wearing on!
	50:20	As the puck is kept deep inside Lukko Rauma's zone for what seems an age Jan Sandstrom ends up wristing it in, and with little traffic in front of him Oskari Setanen comfortably crouches down to hold on.The slightly less than full home crowd seem impressed with their team's performance so far, and are going to leave for home in a satisfied mood.
Don't think Lukko wants to advance. Their coach stands with his hands in his pockets. Tror fan inte Lukko vill vidare. Deras coach står med händerna i fickorna. — Erik Öhman (@langloppserik) December 9, 2014
	48:23	Teemu Nurmi peels down the right flank, has too much pace for his opponents, wrists with power, and the goalkeeper gently flicks it up and out of danger.
	46:13	Offside is committed by Lukko. The Finnish side certainly aren't going down without a fight, as in this stanza they have all of a sudden being showing some real signs of life.
	44:36	Koivisto! That was Lukko's best move of the day right there! A tidy give and go on a two on one sets up Toni Koivisto, but pulling slightly blocker side he can only blast his shot up and over the bar!
	43:34	Lukko show some promise here as the puck is worked neatly to the right faceoff circle, and despite being out of position in the first instance the home goaltender gets across quick enough to make a sprawling save.
	43:12	Having already hit the net today Marcus Fagerudd tries his luck from the blue line, and as it takes a sharp deflection off someone's skate it skies up and out of play.
	41:08	The puck comes trickling into Lulea's crease from the left wing, and as to not take any chances with attackers bearing down on him Joel Lassinatti freezes.
	40:23	The third and deciding period is go! Lulea are sitting pretty at 2:0 up and 7:2 overall combined, and they can enjoy this final period barring a minor miracle!
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
2nd period over, @LuleaHockey lead @TeamRaumanLukko 2–0 and 7–2 on aggregate. The Finns need 5 goals in the last 20 minutes… #CHL — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) December 9, 2014
		Statistics after the initial 40 minutes: Shots on target: 19-16 Saves made by the goalkeeper: 16-17 Penalty minutes: 2-4
		With two periods behind us Lulea find themselves two to the good and 7:2 up on aggregate overall, it's a procession to the semi finals for the Swedes! All that's left for Lukko Rauma is to gain some pride back in the remaining frame.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
	39:49	It's already now the closing moments of the second period, with Lulea feeling completely at ease today and in the tie overall!
	37:40	Up skates Emil Sylvegard, he looks to go five hole, and the goalkeeper shuts his pads in time to keep the score at 2:0!
	37:40	Lulea have been awarded a penalty shot! Emil Sylvegard was chopped down when one on one, and the refereeas have indicated a penalty shot!
	36:46	Out of the blue Lukko seem to have given up the ghost, and at 2:7 down overall it's a thankless task for them now surely! On the contrary home crowd are very satisfied having seen their team pull ahead by two today!
Luulaja scores 1-0 on the powerplay from the blueline, hitting some skates on the way and 2-0 moments after that. That's it then. Luulaja ylivoimalla viivakuti ja ohjuria luistimista 1-0. Heti perään rannari tolpan kautta 2-0. De va de. #Lukko #CHLfi — Juho Suoramaa (@JuhoSuoramaa) December 9, 2014
Chris ABBOTT - 2:0
	34:19	Goal for Luleå! That's most certainly that now! A poor Lukko turnover in their own zone ends up with CHRIS ABBOTT winding up from the left faceoff circle, and he nets it brilliantly into the far corner! Assisted by: Cam Abbott and Emil Sylvegard. 2:0 and 7:2 on aggregate.
FAGERUDD - 1:0
	34:02	Goal for Luleå! It didn't really look like coming, but Lulea have made the breakthrough! MARCUS FAGERUDD lets a hammer of a slapshot go from the blue line, and it rips into the net! Assisted by: Niklas Fogstrom and Cam Abbott. Powerplay goal, 1:0 and 6:2 on aggregate.
	32:24	The hosts have a powerplay coming up now almost out of nothing, as for hooking Mikko Kousa of Lukko Rauma has been hit with a two minute minor.
	32:11	Lukko's Olavi Vauhokonen works something for himself though, as jinking his way through Lulea's zone his eventual wrister from a dangerous position is deflected up and out of play.
	31:27	It's all gone a bit quiet here again inside the Coop Norrbotten Arena. Lukko are trying hard, however they are finding openings few and far between as Lulea are satisfied to simply sit back.
The game is considerably faster than in the first period. Lukko has had a few chances, but shots have found their way in the glass behind the goal. Tempo noussut huomattavasti ensimmäisestä erästä. Lukolla muutama kelvollinen maalipaikka, mutta vedot paukkuneet seinille. #Lukko #CHLfi — Jani Lemmetty (@JaniLemmetty) December 9, 2014
	27:08	Lukko have ridden that particular storm and have five players back in the action again. They can't afford to take too many penalties, especially with them being the ones needing to score.
	26:50	Sandstrom! A clever patient move finds Jan Sandstrom driving in to the left of the slot, he's all alone, but can only fire directly into the goalkeeper's body near post!
	25:26	Lucas Wallmark is fed moving beyond the blue line, despite having no one in front of him he wrists in early, and Oskari Setanen has no problems fielding it.
	25:08	The referee has his arm up here and it's for a penalty against Lukko, as for interference Juho Tommila has been punished. That was just what the visitors didn't need, just as they were beginning to build up ahead of steam!
	23:22	Ahtola! Seconds after a seriously dangerous wrister had shaved the crossbar from the right wing Jerry Ahtola takes aim from between the circles, and he misses the right corner by only inches! This is Lukko's best period of the encounter so far!
	21:56	Janne Niskala swings around at the point, smacks the rising puck in through traffic, and no one can make a telling touch as it flies into Joel Lassinantti's waiting grasp.
	20:06	The second stanza has begun! And just as we get underway Lulea's Emil Sylvegard lets rip from the blue line, and the visiting goalkeeper confidently holds on to it glove side.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
1st period over: @LuleaHockey – @TeamRaumanLukko 0–0. After the scoreless period, Lulea still have the overall 5–2 lead. #CHL — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) December 9, 2014
		Statistics after the first period: Shots on target: 7-8 Saves made by the goalkeeper: 8-7 Penalty minutes: 2-0
		Lulea started off with controlling the puck much better, but as the period wore on Lukko visibly started to grow in belief and will want to strike as soon as they can to make things more interesting.
	20:00	1st period finished.
	19:45	A tame opening period of play is drawing to its close, with Lulea doing everything they need to do with such an aggregate score behind them.
	17:55	Per Savilahti-Nagander whacks the puck into the danger zone from the blue line, the rebound pops out to Cam Abbott, and while he's scrapping around for it Oskari Setanen emerges to take it in at the second attempt.
	16:15	Lukko have been keeping the puck deep inside Lulea's zone during the last few minutes, and despite not creating any real chances of yet they will certainly be encouraged by that.
	14:08	A Lulea forward almost slips in through one on one here, and just as he was about to pull the trigger he looks to have been bowled over! Much to the home fans' disgust no foul has been called though!
	13:38	Lulea looked very solid during their first penalty kill today, and they are back at full strength already.
	12:47	A flowing move down the left flank sees Eetu Korski taking on the puck bursting onto the crease, however he sees his effort deflected up and out of play.
	11:38	We have the first penalty of the day here and it's gone against the hosts, as forward Cam Abbott has been called for holding the stick.
	10:30	Lukko's Jesse Virtanen absolutely blasts the puck as hard as he can from distance, and Joel Lassinatti flashes leather expertly as to not give up any rebounds!
	09:04	Stretched out, clever build up play finished with Per Savilahti-Nagander wristing in from the blue line, and the netminder through traffic has to be alert to hold. Not too many shots have been witnessed in the opening moments, as the puck is flying from one end to another.
	06:10	Home goaltender Joel Lassinantti holds on to a dump from the right hand boards, and doesn't take any chances with freezing. Remember that away goals don't count in the Champions Hockey League knockout games, meaning that it Lukko won 3:0 for instance, we would still have an extra period to decide the outcome of the tie.
Mikko Kousa in Lukko is a player I would love to see in Luleå in a few years. Young and very promising defenseman. Mikko Kousa i Lukko är en spelare jag gärna vill se i Luleå om något år. Ung och väldigt lovande back. — Kapten Dunderskägg (@Dunderskaegg) December 9, 2014
	03:37	Lulea CRAMO Top Scorer Daniel Zaar speeds on to the right faceoff circle, wrists powerfully, and visiting goalkeeper Oskari Setanen watches it drift past the far post.
	02:41	Lukko Rauma drift offside. They have a true mountain to climb today after being thrashed at home in the first leg, and they know they have to pull something special out of the bag today.
	02:40	It's been a rather quiet start here, Lulea are seeing the majority of the puck, but so far not being able to create much danger inside the attacking zone.
	00:30	Here we go inside the Coop Norrbotten Arena! Lulea can't afford to be complacent despite being up 5:2 on aggregate!
	00:01	Game started.
		The teams are now out on to the ice, and we're all ready to get underway here in the Champions Hockey League quarter final second leg!
		Starting lineups: Luleå Hockey: Lassinatti (Larsson) – Savilahti-Nagander, Nakyva, Sandstrom, Jaros, Kukan, Fagerudd, Hogbom – Sylvegard, Cam Abbott, Chris Abbott – Wallmark, Chelarik, Zaar – Granstrom, Petrell, Ledin – Forsberg, Mannberg, Fogstrom, Fabricius. Lukko Rauma: Setanen (Zapolski) – Kousa, Je. Virtanen, Niskala, Tikkanen, Forsberg, Tommila, Forsberg, Tommila – Gagnon, Ahtola, Lahti – Koivisto, Vauhkonen, Koski – Jo. Virtanen, Nurmi, Piitulainen – Nieminen, Riska, Sipilainen. Referees: Koch (SUI), Stricker (SUI) – Altberg (SWE), Dahmen (SWE).
Peter Lund works as audience host at the game. Publikvärdsjobb på Luleå Hockey vs Lukko Rauma. #CHL #Kvartsfinal pic.twitter.com/MlZ9fgh2DH — Peter Lund (@PeterLund82) December 9, 2014
"With a 3 goal win we'll get to overtime. I doubt we'll win by four or will we win at all?" 3 maalin voitolla päästäisiin jatkoajalle. Tuskin 4 maalin voittoa tulee vai tuleeko mitään voittoa ollenkaan? #Lukko #CHLfi — Teemu Isomaa (@Cityfan9) December 9, 2014
		CRAMO TOP SCORER Luleå Hockey: Daniel Zaar, 12 points Lukko Rauma: Aaron Gagnon, 11 points
		These two are very familiar with each other, having already met in the group stages – in Group K both had 15 points, with Lukko Rauma squeezing out on top having had a slightly better head to head record. In the last 16 Lulea saw off Red Bull Salzburg 10:9 on aggregate, while Lukko had a less stressful time of it defeating fellow Finnish side TPS Turku 8:5 overall.
		Hello and welcome to this Champions Hockey League quarter final match between Lulea Hockey and Lukko Rauma. Some may think that this is already a done deal with Lulea having won the first leg 5:2, but Lukko will be wanting to prove everyone wrong.
		Welcome. Game starts at 18:30.

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Commentary by

Shaun Nicolaides

Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 35. Fagerudd (Fogstrom, Abbott), 35. Abbott (Abbott, Sylvegard) – 60. Virtanen (Kousa, Nurmi)

Luleå Hockey: Lassinatti (Larsson) – Savilahti-Nagander, Nakyva, Sandstrom, Jaros, Kukan, Fagerudd, Hogbom – Sylvegard, C. Abbott, Ch. Abbott – Wallmark, Chelarik, Zaar – Granstrom, Petrell, Ledin – Forsberg, Mannberg, Fogstrom, Fabricius.

Lukko Rauma: Setanen (Zapolski) – Kousa, Je. Virtanen, Niskala, Tikkanen, Forsberg, Tommila, Forsberg, Tommila – Gagnon, Ahtola, Lahti – Koivisto, Vauhkonen, Koski – Jo. Virtanen, Nurmi, Piitulainen – Nieminen, Riska, Sipilainen.

Referees: Koch (SUI), Stricker (SUI) – Altberg (SWE), Dahmen (SWE)

1st game: Lukko - Luleå 2:5

1st period
	11:38
1st intermission
2nd period
	25:08
	32:24
	34:02
	34:19
	37:40
2nd intermission
3rd period
	59:14
Final