Sparta – Växjö 4:0 (end) | Fribourg – Frölunda 0:4 (end)
final
Fribourg-Gottéron
0:4 (0:1, 0:2, 0:1)
Frölunda Gothenburg
Tuesday 17.01.2017, 20:15 • BCF Arena • Champions League • Semi-Final
     
    This is it for tonight. Thank you for following this game with me. My name is Alain Hauert, live from Fribourg, and I wish you a good night! (22:33:38)
     
    In the end the Swedish side of Frounda Gothenburg was (again) to strong for the last swiss team standing in the CHL. After eliminating Davos last year, the swedes also beat Fribourbg Gottéron quite easily. They will now go to another CHL final and trying to defend their trophy.
     
    Best Players:
    Frolunda Gothenburg #37 Johan Gustafsson
    Fribourg Gottéron #21 Flavio Schmutz
     
    The game is over. Frolunda wins it 4-0 and moves to the final with a score 9-1 on aggregate.
     
    Game over.
     
    59:58
    A last chance for Mauldin, but Gustafsson clears it with the blocker to get his shutout.
     
    59:51
    Donovan gets called for holding with 9 seconds left.
     
    59:34
    Both teams are back at full strength.
     
    58:43
    Rathgeb with a chance, but Gustafsson is still unbeaten.
     
    58:28
    Offside Fribourg
     
    57:33
    ... as well as Picard.
     
    57:33
    Rosseli-Olsen gets called for roughing...
     
    55:30
    Conz with a big save against Tommernes.
     
    54:27
    Leeger with a rocket, but the puck goes wide.
     
    53:42
    Icing Fribourg.
     
    53:28
    Powerbreak!
     
    53:28
    Offside Fribourg.
     
    52:28
    Frolunda is back at full strength.
     
    52:00
    8 minutes to go, will the swiss side be able to score in this game?
     
    50:27
    Ehn gets also called for interference. Powerplay Fribourg.
     
    49:09
    ...cross-checking
     
    49:09
    Same verdict against Rathgeb. 2 minutes for roughing and...
     
    49:09
    cross-checking for 2+2 minutes.
     
    49:09
    Lundqvist gets called for roughing and...
     
    47:19
    Another nice save from Conz, this time after an attempt by Ehn
     
    46:55
    Powerbreak!
     
    46:35
    Norsted with a chance, denied by Conz.
     
    44:40
    Frolunda Gothenburg is back at full strength
     
    43:43
    Cervenka shoots wide.
     
    42:39
    Tommernes gets called for holding – Powerplay Fribourg
     
    41:24
    Goal for Frölunda!
    Nice setup for CARL GRUNDSTROM who is all alone on a breakaway and beats Conz topshelf. Assisted by Jacob Larsson and CTS Joel Lundqvist.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Second period stats:
    Shots on goal 7-9 (12-15)
    PIM 2-0 (8-4)
    Score 1-0 (2-0)
    Aggregate score 1-8
     
    After 40 minutes, Frolunda leads 3-0. The Swedish side scored an early an a late goal in this second period. In between, the game was open and also Fribourg got some decent scoring chances. In fact, the bigghest difference between the two teams is again efficiency and this could also show a little the mentality which is totally different. While Fribourg is still on the last spot in the swiss league, more or less without chances to reach the playoffs, the Swedish side is leading their domestic league and shows why they are on a hot streak. The Winner of last years CHL trophy will for sure play also this years final!
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:00
    One minute left in the second period
    38:44 FIGREN - 0:3
     
    38:44
    Goal for Frölunda!
    The puck is behind Conz. After a situation where everybody was looking for the puck, ROBIN FIGREN finds it and can easily put the puck into the wide open net. Unassisted
     
    37:35
    Offside Frolunda
     
    36:56
    Wellman from the right corner with a good chance, but Conz is there to close the angle.
     
    36:33
    Offside Fribourg
     
    35:46
    A shot from Sundstrom is deflected into the protection net.
     
    35:27
    Powerbreak!
     
    35:05
    A shot by Mottet is trailing in front of Gustafsson, but Gothenburg can clear the situation.
     
    34:15
    Icing Frolunda
     
    33:09
    Sprunger with the next good chance for Fribourg, but still no goal.
     
    31:45
    Fribourg is back at full strength!
     
    31:42
    A big chance for Fribourg on a counterattack. But Mauldin is denied by Gustafsson on his breakaway.
     
    31:30
    Donovan shoots wide.
     
    30:45
    A good Powerplay for Frolunda and Tommernes shoots from the blueline. Nice save by Conz.
     
    29:43
    Incredible situation in the zone of Frolunda. Fribourg is chasing the puck, Mottet is held back several times and when he gets out of the situation he is called himself for hooking.
     
    28:56
    Sundstrom with a shot, stopped by Conz.
     
    28:35
    Cervenka with a setup for Birner, but the puck goes wide.
     
    27:40
    Fritsche is all alone in front of Gustafsson, but the Frolunda keeper can close the angle. Still no goal for Fribourg as we approach halftime in this game.
     
    26:34
    Even if the game is not over, the first finalist of this years CHL seems to be set, as Frolunda is playing with much confidence and it is hard to believe that Fribourg could find a way back in this game.
     
    26:34
    Powerbreak!
     
    26:34
    Offside Fribourg
     
    25:19
    Lasu gets the puck in a good position, but Conz can deflect this one.
     
    24:25
    Icing Fribourg
     
    21:55
    Fribourg is trying to strike back but Cervenka and Mottet did not find the net behind Gustafsson.
    20:48 TOMMERNES - 0:2
     
    20:48
    Goal for Frölunda!
    And the sweds score on the powerplay. What a lucky goal as the shot from the blueline is deflected high in the air before falling behind Conz into the net. The goal is awarded to HENRIK TOMMERNES. Unassisted.
     
    20:01
    Here we go again... Frolunda starting with a one-man-advantage.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    First period stats:
    Shots on goal 5-6
    PIM 6-4
    Score 0-1
    Aggregate score 1-6
     
    Will the swiss side be able to show a reaction on this goal in the second period? We will get the answer in about 15 minutes.
     
    The first period is over and Frolunda leads 1-0 at BCF-Arena Fribourg was at least playing on the same level as the Swedish team, but they were unlucky with two shots on the crossbar and the post, while on the other side, Frolunda was able to score on their first real chance.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:51
    And things get even worse for Fribourg, as Sprunger gets called for tripping. Powerplay Frolunda.
     
    19:27
    Offside Fribourg
     
    19:00
    One minute left in the first period
     
    17:40
    A hard check from Sprunger on Wellman, everything is OK according to the refs.
     
    16:43
    Mauldin from a short angle, the puck is deflected wide.
     
    15:50
    Larsson with a good chance, but somehow Conz can deflect this puck. In the slowmotion it is clear that the puck even hits the crossbar.
     
    14:40
    The goal seems to have changed the game now, as Frolunda is making pressure and Fribourg is in difficulties to get out of their zone.
     
    14:04
    Its getting harder than it was from the start now for Fribourg, as they are behind 6-1 on aggregate.
     
    14:04
    Powerbreak!
     
    14:04
    Cervenka with a shot, stopped by Gustafsson.
    12:39 BERGENHEIM - 0:1
     
    12:39
    Goal for Frölunda!
    On the other soide, Frolunda Gothenburg shows an incredible efficiency and scores with the first real chance. A nice pass across the slot and SEAN BERGENHEIM beats Conz for the first time. Assisted: Christoffer Ehn and Victor Olofsson.
     
    11:29
    Again its Sprunger, this time his attempt is stopped by Gustafsson.
     
    10:47
    Another shot by Sprunger and he hits the goalpost. The swiss team with the better scoring chances so far.
     
    10:13
    Tommernes from the blue, but the puck is not on target.
     
    08:48
    Neukom with a try and this time Gustafsson has some troubles to get control of the puck. But finally it ends under his glove.
     
    07:59
    Donovan shoots wide.
     
    06:59
    Powerbreak!
     
    06:59
    Neuenschwander tries to beat Gustafsson five hole, but the Swedish keeper shuts the door.
     
    06:55
    Frolunda is back at full strength.
     
    06:35
    Leeger with a rocket from the blueline, denied by Gustafsson.
     
    06:21
    The play is stopped for a high stick, faceoff in the swiss defense zone.
     
    05:45
    The powerplay was not too bad so far, but now Frolunda clears the puck.
     
    05:00
    Birner with a good shot, but the puck only hits the crossbar.
     
    04:55
    Another penalty against Frolunda, Sundstrom gets called for interference.
     
    04:15
    Tommernes with a first shot but no danger for the swiss net.
     
    02:59
    Fribourg is back at full strength.
     
    02:52
    as well as Birner for diving!
     
    02:52
    Donovan gets called for hooking...
     
    02:51
    Birner is chasimng the puck behind the Swedish net and goes down.
     
    02:00
    Fribourg clears it down the ice.
     
    01:27
    Offside Frolunda
     
    00:59
    First penalty is coming up after only 59 seconds when Mottet is called for hooking.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    Fribourg has experienced themselves last weekend how fast you can loose a big advantage, as the dragons who were in front 3-0 against Davos after 15 minutes have lost in the end 5-3.
     
    The players and the referees are lined up and the game is about to start. The situation before the game seems to be quite clear, but the swiss supporters still hope to whitness a "miracle on ice".
     
    Tonights referees are Roman Gofman from Russia and Vladimir Pesina from Czech Republic assisted by the two linesmen from Switzerland Cedric Borga and Nicolas Fluri.
     
    The CRAMO Topscorers are Roman Cervenka for the swiss hosts and Joel Lundqvist for the Swedish side.
     
    Friborg is starting with Benjamin Conz in front of the net, while the starting goaltender for Frolunda is Johan Gustafsson.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Fribourg-Gottéron: Conz (Saikkonen) – Stalder, Chavaillaz, Kienzle, Leeger, Rathgeb, Picard – Mauldin, Schmutz, Mottet – Fritsche, Rivera, Neuenschwander – Sprunger, Cervenka, Birner – Ritola, Chiquet, Neukom

    Frölunda Gothenburg: Gustafsson (Bakala) – Donovan, Nyberg, Tommernes, Westerlund, Norstebo, Larsson, Carlsson, Dahlin – Hjalmarsson, Lundqvist, Wellman – Grundstrom, Sundstrom, Figren – Bergenheim, Ehn, Olofsson – Rosseli-Olsen, Lasu, Stalberg

    Referees: Gofman (RUS), Pesina (CZE) – Borga, Fluri (both SUI).
     
    Warm-up skating is over and we have the roosters for both teams available.
     
    Welcome to BCF-Arena in Fribourg. I am Alain Hauert and I will follow this second semi-final game between Fribourg-Gottéron and Frolunda Gothenburg for you.

    Frolunda getting ready in Fribourg. Will they make it to their third #CHLFinal in three seasons? ???? (Repost @frolunda_hc)

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    "It is not over yet. The result in the first game did not reflect the game," warned Frolunda assistant coach Par Johansson. "Fribourg is an unpredictible team with many offensively skilled players, such as Roman Cervenka and Julien Sprunger. We expect them to come out hard, as they did in the first game of the CHL Semi-Finals."
     
    Since last week's first game, Frolunda have played only one SHL game, losing to fellow CHL Semi-Finalists the Vaxjo Lakers by a 4-1 count. Meanwhile, Fribourg have lost both NLA games this past week and remain in last place, so they have no momentum going for them in any way, although may at least be motivated to exit a successful CHL campaign with a win in front of their home fans. Head coach Larry Huras knows what his side needs to do – and what not to do – against Frolunda tonight.

    "We have to come out hard, skate with them all game, and not give them anything," commented the 61-year-old Ontario native. "Last week we had a great start and played pretty well, but we made two big mistakes. You can't give a team like this those sorts of opportunities."
     
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    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 13. Bergenheim (Ehn, Olofsson), 21. Tommernes, 39. Figren, 42. Grundstrom (Larsson, Lundqvist)

    Fribourg-Gottéron: Conz (Saikkonen) – Stalder, Chavaillaz, Kienzle, Leeger, Rathgeb, Picard – Mauldin, Schmutz, Mottet – Fritsche, Rivera, Neuenschwander – Sprunger, Cervenka, Birner – Ritola, Chiquet, Neukom
    Frölunda Gothenburg: Gustafsson (Bakala) – Donovan, Nyberg, Tommernes, Westerlund, Norstebo, Larsson, Carlsson, Dahlin – Hjalmarsson, Lundqvist, Wellman – Grundstrom, Sundstrom, Figren – Bergenheim, Ehn, Olofsson – Rosseli-Olsen, Lasu, Stalberg
    Referees: Gofman (RUS), Pesina (CZE) – Borga, Fluri (both SUI)
    Attendance: 3024
    1st game
    10.01.2017
    Frölunda - Fribourg 5:1

    Goals and assists: 13. Nyberg (Donovan, Lundqvist), 27. Olsen (Stålberg, Nørstebø), 30. Tömmernes, 41. Olsen (Lasu, Stålberg), 44. Larsson (Olsen, Stålberg) – 15. Neuenschwander (Stalder, Leeger)