H71 1:1 BLU | HV71 Jönköping - Espoo Blues (Champions League)

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HV71 Jönköping Sweden

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

Espoo Blues

Tuesday 10.11.2015, 20:00 • Kinnarps Arena • Champions League • Round of 16

.@Espoo_Blues got what they needed in Jonkoping to advance! @HV71 – @Espoo_Blues 1–1 (2–4 on aggregate). pic.twitter.com/FN0zcSyHhU — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) November 10, 2015
		That's it from me for today. Thank you for following the game with us. Enjoy the rest of the evening. (22:11:58)
		Game stats: Shots on goal: 32–24 Face-offs won: 31–23 Penalty minutes: 10–10
		The game ended by a 1–1 draw today, but the Blues won the whole series by two goals and reached the CHL quarterfinals! The aggregate score is 2–4.
		Game over.
	59:45	Laine is back on the ice, but it is too late for the Swedes now.
	59:34	Rantakari (BLU) called for Roughing.
Come on, Blues! Khämöön blegi! #EspooBlues #chlfi — Atso Ahonen (@AtsoAhonen) 10. Listopad 2015
	59:30	The home team pulled the goalie!
	59:10	Jonkoping players got in front of Engstrand, but can't make up a scoring chance.
	58:38	The Finns are in the attacking zone with the puck.
	58:00	Two minutes to play in the third period.
	57:45	Laine (H71) is called for Hooking and this is a big complication for the Swedes. Power play for Espoo Blues.
	57:26	HV71 in the attacking zone, but their time is getting shorter and shorter.
	55:44	Espoo players keep showing how good they are at forechecking. The made some problems in the home defense by an active play again.
	54:59	The Blues are called for an icing. Face-off in front of Engstrand.
	54:38	Pettersson Wentzel caught a Finnish shot into his catch glove.
	54:30	One of the home team forwards lost the puck at the attacking zone blue line. The Blues are skating ahead.
	53:36	More work for Pettersson Wentzel after a longer time, but the home goalie made an easy stop.
	52:50	Engstrand made a quick catch glove save on Sundh and stopped the play. Face-off in the attacking zone of HV71.
	52:27	Almquist behind his goal with the puck waiting for some new teammates coming from the bench.
	51:40	The home team is out of the zone, but with the puck.
	50:15	Slap shot by Sundh went wide, but was really dangerous!
"Blues has made a good impression in this pair. Now it just needs to be ensured that it will bring a reward too." #espooblues on tehnyt vaikutuksen tässä otteluparissa. Vielä pitäisi varmistaa, että saa siitä palkinnonkin. #CHLfi — Ilkka Palomäki (@IlkkaPalomaki) November 10, 2015
	50:10	Espoo Blues timeout.
	50:10	Sandberg skated into the goal crease and made problems there, but Engstrand managed to cover the puck in the end.
	49:19	The visiting defense has a lot of work at the moment as HV71 keeps pushing.
	48:29	The Swedes in the attacking zone. They are trying to make up a chance to score.
	47:39	Icing Espoo Blues. The play is moving back to Engstrand's goal.
	47:07	A nice catch glove side made by Pettersson Wentzel on the other side now.
	46:35	The visiting goalie made a sweet catch glove save on Sandberg. Face-off in the attacking zone of HV71.
	45:40	Engstrand got hit by the puck into his mask and it looks like there is a small problem with it. The game is paused.
	45:03	Both teams are battling for the puck behind the HV71 Jonkoping goal.
	43:58	Seppala is back and the visiting team continues at full strength.
	43:20	The Blues won a face-off in their zone and threw the puck out right after.
	42:47	Engstrand went down on the ice and caught a shot from the blue line. The play is stopped.
	42:38	The home team line in the attacking zone.
	41:58	Seppala (BLU) is sent off for interference. Interesting opportunity for the Swedes early in the third.
	41:45	The Blues are called for an offside.
	40:09	The play is stopped right after the start of the period. Face-off in the home team's attacking zone.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
		The score is tied 1–1 after 40 minutes, so there isn't any change and the Blues are still ahead by two. Jonkoping scored the opening goal in a power play, but Espoo managed to tie the game also in a power play not even two minutes later. The third period starts soon, so stay with us.
2nd intermission: @HV71 – @Espoo_Blues 1–1 (2–4 on aggregate) #CHL — Champs Hockey League (@championshockey) November 10, 2015
		Stats after the second period: Shots on goal: 20–17 Face-offs won: 20–15 Penalty minutes: 8–6
		Next period begins at 21.32 CET.
	40:00	2nd period finished.
	39:54	Big save by Engstrand! One of the Swedish forwards got a pass in front of the goal and tried to cheat the Finnish goalie, but Engstrand went down to the ice and stopped the puck using his right arm!
	39:18	Engstrand made another stop and covered the puck.
	39:00	One minute to play in the second period.
	38:35	The home defense had problems with the Finnish forechecking again, but they managed to get the puck out in the end.
	37:40	The Finnish forwards skated into the zone, but one of them missed the net.
	36:48	Makkonen went into a brave move towards the home goal, but Pettersson Wentzel stopped his try.
	36:21	Engstrand fell down on the ice behind to goal but still managed to play the puck.
	35:31	Engstrand made a clever save and stopped the game. Face-off in the Swedish attacking zone.
	34:35	The opponents are battling hard for the puck.
	32:48	The Blues in the attacking zone and Pettersson Wentzel must be careful.
	31:58	Both teams seem to be more active now. The first two goal helped the game.
Jussi MAKKONEN - 1:1
	29:52	Goal for the Blues! Power play goal for the visitors and the game score is tied! JUSSI MAKKONEN tipped in the puck after a clever combination of the Finns. Assisted by: Ville Korhonen, Kim Hirschovits. The aggregate score is 2–4.
	28:58	Emil Johansson (H71) is called for High Sticking.
Erik CHRISTENSEN - 1:0
	28:06	Goal for HV71! Power play goal for the home team and the drama starts right now as Jonkoping is down just by one goal at the moment. ERIK CHRISTENSEN skated from the corner to the left face-off circle and scored with a wrist shot over Engstrand's blocker. Assisted by: Niklas Hansson, Ted Brithen. The aggregate score is 2–3.
	27:30	The Swedes finally managed to set in the attacking zone after a minute of the power play.
	26:31	Power play for HV71. The Blues are called for Too Many Men on the ice. The penalty is served by Suomela.
	25:34	The home defenders got took the puck in their defensive zone, but Espoo players keep pushing and chasing it.
	23:40	Engstrand made a quick catch glove save on Emil Johansson.
	23:18	Tedenby is back and HV71 is playing with five skaters again.
	22:40	The Swedes are playing well these moments.
	21:18	Tedenby (H71) is called for Slashing.
	20:53	Visiting team at full strength.
	20:41	Engstrand made a save and the game is stopped.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
		The first period is over and we are still waiting for the opening goal. Both teams are playing responsibly, but especially HV71 Jonkoping should start pushing a bit more in the attacking zone, because they are down by two goals. We can expect a dramatic battle in the next 40 minutes of the match, so keep following us.
		Stats after the first period: Shots on goal: 12–11 Face-offs won: 9–10 Penalty minutes: 4–4
		Next period begins at 20.46 CET.
	20:00	1st period finished.
	19:41	The Jonkoping players are out of the zone.
	19:00	One minute to play in the first period.
	18:53	Hirschovits (BLU) is sent off for Holding an opponent which causes a power play for the Swedes.
	18:41	It took some time, but the home team is there. Possible work for Engstrand.
	17:42	HV71 with the puck now, but can't get into the attacking zone as the visitors are doing a great job in the defense.
	16:57	The Finns are called for an offside and the play is stopped again.
	16:41	Almquist is back, Jonkoping killed this penalty.
	15:35	Espoo players in the attacking zone.
	14:41	Almquist (H71) is called for Hooking. Power play for the Blues.
	14:03	Engstrand made a save just at the same time when both players stepped back to the ice from the penalty box.
	13:30	Hirschovits tried it from between the face-off circles, but his shot went too hight and then fell on to the goal.
	12:13	Eidstedt (H71) and Seppala (BLU) started fighting after referee stopped the game. Both are sent of for Roughing.
	11:58	Pettersson Wentzel made a quick pad save on Suomela.
	11:39	The home defenders with the puck.
	10:59	Engstrand covered the puck and the game is stopped.
	10:09	Engstrand made a lucky, but great stick save on Bengtsson in a good position in front of the goal!
	09:35	Swedish icing this time.
	08:47	Good forechecking by the visitors, Swedish defenders had problems with getting the puck from behind the net.
	07:40	The Blues won a face-off in the neutral zone and got the puck, but their effort to skate ahead ended by an icing.
	06:40	And another offside by the Finns.
	06:15	Espoo is called for an offside.
	05:51	The home goalie made a blocker save.
	05:16	Face-off in the home team's zone, Pettersson Wentzel must pay attention.
	04:10	Engstrand skated out to play the puck, but one of his defenders was quicker.
	02:50	The visitors got into the zone by using a long pass over the rink, but the Swedish defenders caught the puck right after.
	0:50	The Swedes are in the attacking zone with the puck.
	00:01	Game started.
		Starting lineups: HV71 Jönköping: Pettersson Wentzel (A. Johansson) – Karalahti, E. Johansson, Almquist, Hansson, Obyrne, Eidstedt – Tornberg, Bengtsson, Laine – Tedenby, Christensen, Brithen – Sandberg, Torngren, Ahl – Melin, Sundh, Andersson. Espoo Blues: Engstrand (Kahkonen) – J. Vainio, Kukkonen, Rantakari, Kaijomaa, Seppala, Westermarck, V. Vainio – Somervuori, Korhonen, Hirschovits – Kangasniemi, Makkonen, Poukkula – Mahbod, Talaja, Tiivola – Sailio, Suomela, Pitkanen – Rooba. Referees: Anisimov (RUS), Massy (SUI) – Malmqvist, Pihlblad (both SWE).
"Old buddies found each other at the hall's hallway." Vanhat tuttavat löysivät toisensa hallin käytävältä. #EspooBlues #HV71 #CHLfi pic.twitter.com/RYpMk18nY8 — Espoo Blues (@Espoo_Blues) November 10, 2015
		First game summary: Espoo Blues – HV71 Jonkoping 3–1 Periods: 2–0, 1–1, 0–0 Shots on goal: 22–25 Penalty minutes: 10–10 PP Goals: 1–0 SH Goals: 1–0 Attendance: 3,045 Scoring summary: 9. Sailio, 13. Somervuori (Makkonen, Korhonen), 40. Hirschovits (Somervuori, Rantakari) – 21. Onerud (Laine, Almquist).
		Espoo Blues The Finns finished the previous series with one victory and one loss and they reached the 1/8 Finals thanks to better total score. Just as in the 1/16 Finals they won the first game of the ongoing series. The Blues beat Jonkoping 3–1 last Tuesday, which gave them a two-goal advantage. Will they win the second match as well or can we expect a dramatic battle? The answer is coming soon. Play-off results: Espoo – Manheim 4–1 Manheim – Espoo 3–2 Espoo – Jonkoping 3–1
GAMEDAY! #HV71 #CHL — Mikael Dahlberg (@Dalle878) November 10, 2015
		HV71 Jonkoping The Swedes qualified to the 1/8 Finals after an away draw and a home win against Czech Ocelari Trinec. Their third game in the playoffs brought them a first defeat as they lost 3–1 to Espoo Blues last Tuesday. Being down by two goals isn't a comfortable situation for HV71, but 60 minutes of hockey is enough time for a possible comeback. Play-off results: Trinec – Jonkoping 2–2 Jonkoping – Trinec 3–1 Espoo – Jonkoping 3–1
		Good evening everybody. Welcome to the CHL live report. Tuesday is traditionally the time when the best European clubs meet and battle for the continental title. There are 16 teams left at the moment, but just 8 of them can stay in the competition. We are proud we can invite you to follow the game between Swedish HV71 Jonkoping and Finnish Espoo Blues. Reserve your time! The match starts at 20.00 CET.
HV71 getting ready for the game. Looks good! Arenan är redo för åttondelsfinal 2 i CHL mot Espoo Blues imorgon kväll. Boka plats på https://t.co/EFVz61wx4o #hv71 pic.twitter.com/weuUmfhewc — HV71 (@HV71) November 9, 2015
		Welcome. Game starts at 20:00.

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Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 29. Christensen (Hansson, Brithen) – 30. Makkonen (Korhonen, Hirschovits)

HV71 Jönköping: Pettersson Wentzel (A. Johansson) – Karalahti, E. Johansson, Almquist, Hansson, Obyrne, Eidstedt – Tornberg, Bengtsson, Laine – Tedenby, Christensen, Brithen – Sandberg, Torngren, Ahl – Melin, Sundh, Andersson.

Espoo Blues: Engstrand (Kahkonen) – J. Vainio, Kukkonen, Rantakari, Kaijomaa, Seppala, Westermarck, V. Vainio – Somervuori, Korhonen, Hirschovits – Kangasniemi, Makkonen, Poukkula – Mahbod, Talaja, Tiivola – Sailio, Suomela, Pitkanen – Rooba.

Referees: Anisimov (RUS), Massy (SUI) – Malmqvist, Pihlblad (both SWE)

1st game

03.11.2015
Blues - HV71 3:1

Goals and assists: 9. Sailio, 13. Somervuori (Korhonen, Makkonen), 39. Hirschovits (Somervuori, Rantakari) – 21. Önerud (Laine)

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1st period
	12:13
	18:53
1st intermission
2nd period
	21:18
	26:31
	28:06
	28:58
	29:52
2nd intermission
3rd period
	41:58
	57:45
	59:34
Final