Eisbären Berlin celebrate their first win in the Champions Hockey League against Graz 99ers
Quick Look
- The Eisbären Berlin won their first game in the Champions Hockey League, defeating the Austrian champions Graz 99ers 4-1.
- Leonhard Pföderl scored two goals, Markus Vikingstad and Eric Mik also scored.
- The game took place in front of a sold-out crowd in the Wellblechpalast.
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Why It Matters
The Eisbären Berlin had clearly lost their first two CHL games against Geneva and Davos before they achieved their first win against Graz 99ers.
The Eisbären Berlin celebrated their first win in this year's Champions Hockey League (CHL). On the third main round matchday, the German champions won against the Austrian title holders Graz 99ers 4:1 (3:0, 0:1, 1:0). Leonhard Pföderl scored a brace, and Markus Vikingstad and Eric Mik also scored for the Berliners, who had clearly lost their first two CHL games in Geneva (2:6) and Davos (2:8).
The 4,227 spectators in the sold-out Wellblechpalast saw a competitive game at the beginning with few chances to score before Pföderl scored to give the hosts the lead in the tenth minute. The Berliners were also efficient in the final phase of the opening third. Vikingstad extended their lead (19th), Pföderl scored his second goal in the home team's first power play (20th).
The Danish champions will be visiting Berlin on Sunday
In the second half of the game, the guests did more on the offensive and came close again thanks to a power-play goal from Christopher Collins (28th), but 35 seconds after the start of the final third, Mik restored the old gap. The Berliners then achieved success with a strong, fighting performance over time.
The polar bears continue on Sunday. Then they welcome the Danish champions Herning Blue Fox in the Wellblechpalast (6 p.m. / MagentaSport).
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Eisbären Berlin will win their next CHL game against Herning Blue Fox.
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Open Questions
- How will the Eisbären Berlin perform in the remaining CHL games?
- Can the Berliners continue their winning streak against Herning Blue Fox?
