final
Lukko Rauma
0:3
(0:0, 0:2, 0:1)
Luleå Hockey
Timo Similä
Goals and assists:
37. Rajala (Sandstrom, Micflikier), 37. Cehlarik (Hedman), 56. Harju
Referees: Kurmann (SUI), Kaukokari – Nieminen, Suominen (All FIN)
Attendance: 2725
Penalty missed:
Lukko Rauma:
Zapolski (Rinne) – Lähteenmäki, Gagnon, Nurmi, Lahti, Asplund, Koivisto, Sipiläinen, Riska, Suuronen, Piitulainen, Karvinen. Pitkänen – Virtanen, Mikkola, Niskala, Tommila, Hyvärinen, Ahonen
Head coach: Risto Dufva
Subs:
Coach:
Luleå Hockey: Lassinantti (Larsson) – Rajala, Lagacé, Micflikier, Hedman, Harju, Cehlarik, Forsberg, Granström, Petrell, Sylvegård, Mastomäki, Fabricius, Ekarv – Mikkelson, Schira, Melart, Oskarsson, Sandström, Savilahti-Nagander, Jaros
Head coach: Joakim Fagervall
Subs:
Coach:
Head coach: Risto Dufva
Subs:
Coach:
Luleå Hockey: Lassinantti (Larsson) – Rajala, Lagacé, Micflikier, Hedman, Harju, Cehlarik, Forsberg, Granström, Petrell, Sylvegård, Mastomäki, Fabricius, Ekarv – Mikkelson, Schira, Melart, Oskarsson, Sandström, Savilahti-Nagander, Jaros
Head coach: Joakim Fagervall
Subs:
Coach:
Referees: Kurmann (SUI), Kaukokari – Nieminen, Suominen (All FIN)
Attendance: 2725
JOHAN HARJU with an empty netter from own blue line. No assists.
PETER CEHLARIK is on the rebound and has no trouble putting the puck to the net. Assisted by Anton Hedman.
TONI RAJALA shoots up top over Zapolski's right shoulder. Assisted by: Jan Sandstrom and Jacob Micflikier.
Lukko: Janne Lahti (0+5)
Luleå: Jacob Micflikier (4+1).
Lukko Rauma: Zapolski (Rinne) – Lähteenmäki, Gagnon, Nurmi, Lahti, Asplund, Koivisto, Sipiläinen, Riska, Suuronen, Piitulainen, Karvinen. Pitkänen – Virtanen, Mikkola, Niskala, Tommila, Hyvärinen, Ahonen
Luleå Hockey: Lassinantti (Larsson) – Rajala, Lagacé, Micflikier, Hedman, Harju, Cehlarik, Forsberg, Granström, Petrell, Sylvegård, Mastomäki, Fabricius, Ekarv – Mikkelson, Schira, Melart, Oskarsson, Sandström, Savilahti-Nagander, Jaros
Referees: Kurmann (SUI), Kaukokari – Nieminen, Suominen (All FIN).
Lulea Manager Lars Bergström says they know Lukko well because of the last season’s records:
”Rauma is a small city with a big hockey team. The team is always on top spots on the national league and Lukko have developed the club and facilities in an impressive way. They have skilled and experienced coaching staff and a team with veteran players.”
Before the top match Lukko is leading the group with 6 points, Lulea only trailing by one. Group winner will be playing the second game of the first playoff round at home. Both teams already are through to the 1st playoff round. Tonight’s winner will ensure a home ice advantage at the 1/16 finals. Despite a fresh and victorious performance against Lulea on 4th September Fribourg-Gotteron ended up in 3rd place and therefore are not advancing to the playoffs. Playoff draw will be held 8th September next Tuesday.
Fun fact: Winning team has scored four goals in all Group K games before the group finale. Will the 4-goal-magic hold until the end?