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

Champions League

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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

		Welcome. Game starts at 15:00.
		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.
Hej @LHChockey we're here! #SCBern @championshockey pic.twitter.com/87ES0WHLCA — SC Bern (@scbern_news) August 22, 2015
		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).
		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.
		My name is Stefan, and I will take you through this game as pain free as possible.
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
		We will start shortly.
	00:01	Game started.
	03:42	Hogberg covers up once again. Lot of trouble out there from Bern.
	04:28	Great speed and puck possession from Bern. Really close from Conacher, but Hogberg saves.
	05:20	Forsling has a go, but hits players in front of Schwendener.
	06:30	A little bit more calm to the ice. Same intense play though.
	08:38	Somewhat of a stalemate. Not much that takes place. Lot of play along the boards.
	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.
	08:50	That concludes the first power break of the first period. Back to the game.
	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.
	12:48	Breakaway chance for Scherwey, but a great save from Hogberg!
	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!
	14:38	Bern, #33 Randeger, 2 minutes Holding.
	16:27	Not a lot of chances. Linkoping is not able to get in to Berns zone at all!
	16:42	Bern is back to full strength.
	17:17	Sorensen has a good opportunity and has a near go at the right hand post.
"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
	18:34	Rahimi with a good shot from the blue line. Good save from Schwendener.
	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?
	20:00	1st period finished.
		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.
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
		Players are returning to the ice and we will start the second period shortly.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
	21:00	Just one minute in and Rahkshani has a good chance of scoring! Another save for Bern and Schwendener.
	22:37	Linkoping, #17. Tornqvist, 2 minutes Boarding.
	23:44	Much pressure from Bern.
	24:09	Blocked shot by Rahimi.
	24:50	Bern, #81, Rufenacht, 2 minutes Hooking.
	25:01	Blocked shot by Gerber.
Linköping – Bern. Best game of the season... So far:) great to see #chl action! — Henrik Lundqvist (@lulleleker) August 23, 2015
	26:59	Linkoping comes up short three(!) times when the puck suddenly drops in front of Schwendener. No goal.
	28:38	WHAT A SAVE BY HOGBERG!
	28:38	Two-on-one breakaway, quick pass and Hogberg pushes himself pipe-to-pipe and picks the puck up on the glove side.
	29:15	Little has a go on Schwendener, but nothing to show for.
	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.
Nichlas HARDT - 1:0
"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
	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.
	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.
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
	34:52	A lot of confidence is going on in Linkoping. Playing with such a calm and know exactly what to do.
	36:53	Bern has a hard time keeping the grip on the puck and having everyone at the right place. A lot of Linkoping.
	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.
Cory CONACHER - 2:1
	37:25	Somewhat of a goal that should´t have happened. But one chance, one shot, one goal. Simple mathematic.
	38:00	Very very close when Eric Blum is close to put the puck behind Hogberg, but it went wide!
	39:00	One minute left of the second period.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
		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.
"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
		Back to the game as the players take up their position and we are ready to drop the puck and start the third period.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
	40:30	Shot on goal by Linkoping. Saved by Schwendener.
	41:43	Small time action in the beginning. Bern wants to jump forward and tie up this game early.
	42:02	Big high stick shows up on the console, but no penalty.
	42:02	None of the referees saw anything.
	42:30	Icing puck from Bern and a face-off in their end of the ice.
	43:24	Rahkshani hits the post and Gordon is one inch from hitting the rebound behind Schwendener. No goal.
	46:11	Another stalemate with a lot of hitting and play along the boards.
	46:59	Power break
	47:05	Linkoping, #18 Lilja. 2 minutes Tripping.
	48:36	A particularly bad power play from Bern that didn´t do much.
	49:32	Bern, #11 Berger, 2 minutes Charging.
	50:00	Half the period left.
	50:17	Big play from Linkoping, just short on the shot.
	51:24	Linkoping, #49 Rahkshani, 2 minutes Interference.
	51:33	Bern back to full strength and has a power play no their hands.
	51:47	Linkoping, #36 Fogstrom, 2 minutes Interference.
	51:47	A bad penalty by the referee. A collision between the players and Fogstrom gets a penalty.
	52:52	Timeout: Bern.
		Todays attendance: 2 247.
	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.
	56:00	Clock is ticking down as Linkoping tries to take the initiative.
	58:14	Short amount of time left and all tied up. Linkoping has a go in the offensive part of the ice.
	58:38	Berns turn now.
	59:00	Both came up short. One minute left.
	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.
	59:45	The net is off its peggings.
	60:00	3rd period finished.
		The third period comes to an end. Shots on goal: 9-7, Linkoping. Total shots: 28-28. We´ll start overtime shortly!
		Extra time will begin in a moment. If no goals are made, we will head into a shootout.
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
	60:01	Overtime began.
	61:45	Short offensive from Linkoping. No shots on goal.
	62:15	Kobasew tried with a play in towards the goal, but only struck an opponent and up in the net.
	63:29	GREAT SAVE from Schwendener when Little comes up on a loose puck and tries to squeeze it in. No luck on that.
	63:35	Bern, #3 Krueger, 2 minutes Slashing.
	63:35	Power play for Linkoping with so little time left. This could be a winner.
	64:00	One minute left.
	65:00	Overtime finished.
		Overtime ended with nothing to show for, and we will have to watch the game being decided by penalties.
		Start of shootout.
	1. series 1:0	Rahkshani makes a turn to right and circles in to the middle and hits the bar and in!
	1. series 1:0	Straight on the goal but not good enough. Hogberg saves with the blocker. No goal for Hischier.
	2. series 1:0	Easy enough as Little tries on the backhand, but no dice!
	2. series 1:1	Straight on goal, stops and fakes. Smith finds the net between the legs.
	3. series 1:1	Roe comes in from the left and the puck finds its way to the glove.
	3. series 1:1	Ebbett swings in from the right and hits the blocker.
	4. series 1:1	Pretty straight forward and blocker save from Schwendener. No goal Sorensen.
	4. series 1:1	Straight forward and good save from Hogberg. No goal Conacher.
	5. series 2:1	Gordon goes to high shot and hits the bar and in.
Andrew GORDON
	5. series 2:1	Plus fakes to the left and tries to chip it in on the backhand, but no goal. Linkoping wins!
		Goal for Linköping! ANDREW GORDON with the decision penalty shot!
		Game over.
		Linkoping wins after penalties and a good game between two games that didn´t want to give anything for free. (17:33:27)
Close game, @LHChockey beat @scbern_news 3–2 in a shootout. #CHL pic.twitter.com/YwbG3ChAmd — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) August 23, 2015

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Stefan Lövstrand

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