LIN 3:2 BRN | Linköping HC - SC Bern (Champions League)

Champions League

Linköping – Bern	3:2 (2:1 after SO)	\|	Blues – Litvínov	0:1 (end)	\|	Liberec – Skellefteå	0:4 (end)
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after shootout (2:1)

Linköping HC Sweden

3:2 (0:0, 2:1, 0:1 - 0:0)

SC Bern

Sunday 23.08.2015, 15:00 • Saab Arena • Champions League • Group 1

Close game, @LHChockey beat @scbern_news 3–2 in a shootout. #CHL pic.twitter.com/YwbG3ChAmd — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) August 23, 2015
		Linkoping wins after penalties and a good game between two games that didn´t want to give anything for free. (17:33:27)
		Game over.
		Goal for Linköping! ANDREW GORDON with the decision penalty shot!
	5. series 2:1	Plus fakes to the left and tries to chip it in on the backhand, but no goal. Linkoping wins!
Andrew GORDON
	5. series 2:1	Gordon goes to high shot and hits the bar and in.
	4. series 1:1	Straight forward and good save from Hogberg. No goal Conacher.
	4. series 1:1	Pretty straight forward and blocker save from Schwendener. No goal Sorensen.
	3. series 1:1	Ebbett swings in from the right and hits the blocker.
	3. series 1:1	Roe comes in from the left and the puck finds its way to the glove.
	2. series 1:1	Straight on goal, stops and fakes. Smith finds the net between the legs.
	2. series 1:0	Easy enough as Little tries on the backhand, but no dice!
	1. series 1:0	Straight on the goal but not good enough. Hogberg saves with the blocker. No goal for Hischier.
	1. series 1:0	Rahkshani makes a turn to right and circles in to the middle and hits the bar and in!
		Start of shootout.
		Overtime ended with nothing to show for, and we will have to watch the game being decided by penalties.
	65:00	Overtime finished.
	64:00	One minute left.
	63:35	Power play for Linkoping with so little time left. This could be a winner.
	63:35	Bern, #3 Krueger, 2 minutes Slashing.
	63:29	GREAT SAVE from Schwendener when Little comes up on a loose puck and tries to squeeze it in. No luck on that.
	62:15	Kobasew tried with a play in towards the goal, but only struck an opponent and up in the net.
	61:45	Short offensive from Linkoping. No shots on goal.
	60:01	Overtime began.
60 minutes played in Linköping but the game remains tied. We go to the overtime. @LHChockey – @scbern_news 2–2 #CHL pic.twitter.com/7WakMPSIYw — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) August 23, 2015
		Extra time will begin in a moment. If no goals are made, we will head into a shootout.
		The third period comes to an end. Shots on goal: 9-7, Linkoping. Total shots: 28-28. We´ll start overtime shortly!
	60:00	3rd period finished.
	59:45	The net is off its peggings.
	59:37	Just 23 seconds left when Linkoping is close to take the lead, but Schwendener is in the way. Looks like we got ourself some overtime to take part of.
	59:00	Both came up short. One minute left.
	58:38	Berns turn now.
	58:14	Short amount of time left and all tied up. Linkoping has a go in the offensive part of the ice.
	56:00	Clock is ticking down as Linkoping tries to take the initiative.
	53:24	Goal for Bern! Ongoing play from Bern where ERIC BLUM walks in to the slot and fires. The puck travels between the legs on Hogberg. All tied up. Assisted by: Cory Conacher.
		Todays attendance: 2 247.
	52:52	Timeout: Bern.
	51:47	A bad penalty by the referee. A collision between the players and Fogstrom gets a penalty.
	51:47	Linkoping, #36 Fogstrom, 2 minutes Interference.
	51:33	Bern back to full strength and has a power play no their hands.
	51:24	Linkoping, #49 Rahkshani, 2 minutes Interference.
	50:17	Big play from Linkoping, just short on the shot.
	50:00	Half the period left.
	49:32	Bern, #11 Berger, 2 minutes Charging.
	48:36	A particularly bad power play from Bern that didn´t do much.
	47:05	Linkoping, #18 Lilja. 2 minutes Tripping.
	46:59	Power break
	46:11	Another stalemate with a lot of hitting and play along the boards.
	43:24	Rahkshani hits the post and Gordon is one inch from hitting the rebound behind Schwendener. No goal.
	42:30	Icing puck from Bern and a face-off in their end of the ice.
	42:02	None of the referees saw anything.
	42:02	Big high stick shows up on the console, but no penalty.
	41:43	Small time action in the beginning. Bern wants to jump forward and tie up this game early.
	40:30	Shot on goal by Linkoping. Saved by Schwendener.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
		Back to the game as the players take up their position and we are ready to drop the puck and start the third period.
"Marcus Högberg is really sharp today. He has delivered sharp saves after another to cover up his teammates" Marcus Högberg är ruskigt vass i dag! Radat upp högklassiga ingripanden och räddat Linköping. #LHCHockey #Linköping #ChampionsHockeyLeague — John Wikberg (@dragskott_) August 23, 2015
		Nothing more to show for as the second period comes to a close. Two goals from Linkoping and one from Bern. Hardt and Gordon goalscorers for Linkoping and Conacher for Bern. Shots on goal: 11-10, Bern. Total shots: 21-19, Bern. We will be back within about 15 minutes.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
	39:00	One minute left of the second period.
	38:00	Very very close when Eric Blum is close to put the puck behind Hogberg, but it went wide!
	37:25	Somewhat of a goal that should´t have happened. But one chance, one shot, one goal. Simple mathematic.
Cory CONACHER - 2:1
	37:14	Goal for Bern! One chance was all that they needed, when CORY CONACHER rounded the net and went in between the legs on Hogberg. Assisted by: Trevor Smith.
	36:53	Bern has a hard time keeping the grip on the puck and having everyone at the right place. A lot of Linkoping.
	34:52	A lot of confidence is going on in Linkoping. Playing with such a calm and know exactly what to do.
Jakob Lilja of Linköping makes a short visit on the on the opponents player bench. LHCs Jakob Lilja passade på att ta en blixtvisit i motståndarbåset. #CHL pic.twitter.com/b2LsgMiXdp — Pontus Burman (@pontusburman) August 23, 2015
	32:47	Linkoping has some luck with their shots and two goals on equal amount of shots. Schwendener out of position and should have grabbed them both, if I´m to be critical.
	31:42	Goal for Linköping! Another goal for Linkoping when ANDREW GORDON finds the top corner on Schwendener after a loose pass from Roe by the face-off circle. Assisted by: Garrett Roe.
"It's a really worth seeing game in Saab Arena. Marcus Högberg impresses me!" Riktigt sevärd hockey uppe i Saab Arena. Högberg imponerar. #CHL #Sens — Patrik Eklund (@OaktechPatrik) August 23, 2015
Nichlas HARDT - 1:0
	29:32	Goal for Linköping! NICHLAS HARDT has a go with a slapper from the lower slot and finds the top corner of the goal. Great shot, great goal. 1-0 Linkoping. Assisted by: Niklas Persson.
	29:15	Little has a go on Schwendener, but nothing to show for.
	28:38	Two-on-one breakaway, quick pass and Hogberg pushes himself pipe-to-pipe and picks the puck up on the glove side.
	28:38	WHAT A SAVE BY HOGBERG!
	26:59	Linkoping comes up short three(!) times when the puck suddenly drops in front of Schwendener. No goal.
Linköping – Bern. Best game of the season... So far:) great to see #chl action! — Henrik Lundqvist (@lulleleker) August 23, 2015
	25:01	Blocked shot by Gerber.
	24:50	Bern, #81, Rufenacht, 2 minutes Hooking.
	24:09	Blocked shot by Rahimi.
	23:44	Much pressure from Bern.
	22:37	Linkoping, #17. Tornqvist, 2 minutes Boarding.
	21:00	Just one minute in and Rahkshani has a good chance of scoring! Another save for Bern and Schwendener.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
		Players are returning to the ice and we will start the second period shortly.
Spannende, schnelle 20 Minuten waren das zu Beginn. Aktuell steht es 0:0 zwischen den #SCBern und @LHChockey pic.twitter.com/Ucz1Ocrbh6 — SC Bern (@scbern_news) August 23, 2015
		First period comes to an end with nothing on the scoreboard. Shots on goal: 10-9 to Bern. One power play for Linkoping. A short break for about 15 minutes will take place and we will be back in time for the second period.
	20:00	1st period finished.
	19:36	Moser comes close to scoring with short time left. Hogberg makes a double save with the pads. Little to close for comfort for Linkoping?
	18:34	Rahimi with a good shot from the blue line. Good save from Schwendener.
"Strange to se Bern play the classic 1-3-1-hockey against Linköping year 2015." Sjukt att se Bern spela klassisk 1-3-1-hockey mot LHC 2015. #twittpuck — Mattias Olsson (@HockeyMatti) August 23, 2015
	17:17	Sorensen has a good opportunity and has a near go at the right hand post.
	16:42	Bern is back to full strength.
	16:27	Not a lot of chances. Linkoping is not able to get in to Berns zone at all!
	14:38	Bern, #33 Randeger, 2 minutes Holding.
	14:12	Conacher tries from the blue line, and is able to get a face off in Linkopings zone. Hogberg still solid and nothing to show for from Bern, yet!
	12:48	Breakaway chance for Scherwey, but a great save from Hogberg!
	11:30	Three minutes of play without a real attacking play from either side. A lot of fumbling in the center area of the ice and not a lot of scoring chances.
	08:50	That concludes the first power break of the first period. Back to the game.
	08:50	Berger has a quick shot on the far post from the right face off circle in Linkopings zone, but Hogberg is quicker. Good save.
	08:38	Somewhat of a stalemate. Not much that takes place. Lot of play along the boards.
	06:30	A little bit more calm to the ice. Same intense play though.
	05:20	Forsling has a go, but hits players in front of Schwendener.
	04:28	Great speed and puck possession from Bern. Really close from Conacher, but Hogberg saves.
	03:42	Hogberg covers up once again. Lot of trouble out there from Bern.
	00:01	Game started.
		We will start shortly.
Warmup now over in SAAB Arena, @LHChockey – @scbern_news to start shortly. Follow live here http://t.co/NxdzyX2DiJ pic.twitter.com/gGnkbSSaTe — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) August 23, 2015
		My name is Stefan, and I will take you through this game as pain free as possible.
		Hello and welcome to this live blog and coverage from the game between Linkoping and Bern. The game starts at 15.00 (CET+1) and we look forward to kick this CHL-season into motion between these teams.
		Starting lineups: Linköping HC: Hogberg (Rautio) – Carlsson, Junland, Billins, Karlsson. A, Forsling, Rahimi, Dahlström – Persson, Little, Hardt – Roe, Gordon, Rahkshani – Lilja, Sorensen, Fogstrom – Karlsson. S, Tornqvist, Blomberg Gallo. SC Bern: Schwenener (Aebi) – Gerber, Blum, Kreis, Jobin, Kreuger, Untersander, Randegger – Conacher, Smith, Rufenacht – Kobasew, Moser, Ebbett – Hischier, Randegger, Berger. Referees: Hribik (CZE), Sjöqvist – Ahlén, Dahmén (All SWE).
Hej @LHChockey we're here! #SCBern @championshockey pic.twitter.com/87ES0WHLCA — SC Bern (@scbern_news) August 22, 2015
		In a kickoff for Linkoping they are put against SC Bern for the first meeting in the CHL season 2015/2016. Already has Bern played a game, when they fell short against IFK Helsinki on away ice (3-1). Linkoping has not played more then two preseason games, both against opposition in their domestic league. They won both with a big marginal.
		Welcome. Game starts at 15:00.

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Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 30. Hardt (Persson), 32. Gordon (Roe), dec. goal Gordon – 38. Conacher (Smith), 54. Blum (Conacher)

Shootout:

1. series:

1:0 Rahkshani (LIN)

1:0 Hischier (BRN)

2. series:

1:0 Little (LIN)

1:1 Smith (BRN)

3. series:

1:1 Roe (LIN)

1:1 Ebbett (BRN)

4. series:

1:1 Sorensen (LIN)

1:1 Conacher (BRN)

5. series:

2:1 Gordon (LIN)

2:1 Pluss (BRN)

Linköping HC: Hogberg (Rautio) – Carlsson, Junland, Billins, Karlsson. A, Forsling, Rahimi, Dahlström – Persson, Little, Hardt – Roe, Gordon, Rahkshani – Lilja, Sorensen, Fogstrom – Karlsson. S, Tornqvist, Blomberg, Gallo.

SC Bern: Schwenener (Aebi) – Gerber, Blum, Kreis, Jobin, Kreuger, Untersander, Randegger – Conacher, Smith, Rufenacht – Kobasew, Moser, Ebbett – Hischier, Randegger, Berger.

Referees: Hribik (CZE), Sjöqvist – Ahlén, Dahmén (All SWE)

Attendance: 2247

1st period
	14:38
1st intermission
2nd period
	22:37
	24:50
	29:32
	31:42
	37:14
2nd intermission
3rd period
	47:05
	49:32
	51:24
	51:47
	53:24
After 3rd period
Overtime
	63:35
before shootout
Shootout

after shootout