Sunday, 18. August 2024 |
Narrow defeat in a hard-fought matchRed Bull Hockey Juniors lose 3:4 to HC Bílí Tygři Liberec// JuniorsThe Red Bull Hockey Juniors lost 3:4 to HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in the third and final game of the international U20 tournament, the EVZ Prospects Challenge. After an even first period in which both teams scored twice, the second period remained goalless despite intensive efforts. Liberec pulled away with two quick goals in the third period, and although the Juniors came close once more, it was not enough to equalize in the end.
Course of the game
The first period got off to a turbulent start when Bílí Tygři Liberec took the lead through Lubos Stahon in the 2nd minute of the game. However, the Juniors equalized in the 7th minute through Daniel Assavolyuk. After the Czechs took the lead again through Radim Handl (19th), the Red Bulls replied just 5 seconds later with another equalizer from Nick Maul (19th), meaning the period ended 2:2.
The game remained goalless in the second period, although it was characterized by intense physical play and several penalties. Both teams looked for a way to take the lead again, but prevented this with strong defensive work.
In the third period, Bílí Tygři Liberec scored two quick goals by Pavel Prusek (41.) and Vojtech Hois (43.) to secure a 4:2 lead. The Juniors fought back to 4:3 in the 56th minute with another goal from Nick Maul. In the final minute of the game, they took their goalkeeper Valentin Ankirchner off the ice in favor of an extra outfield player, but they failed to score another equalizer.
Head Coach Teemu Levijoki
“The result at this tournament is of course not satisfactory for us. But it was a good pre-season test, with strong opponents and many new players in the team. Now we know what we need to work on.”
EVZ Prospects Challenge | 3rd game
HC Bílí Tygři Liberec - Red Bull Hockey Juniors 4:3 (2:2, 0:0, 2:1)
Goals:
1:0 | 01:33 | Lubos Stahon | PP
1:1 | 06:39 | Daniel Assavolyuk
2:1 | 18:06 | Radim Handl
2:2 | 18:11 | Nick Maul
3:2 | 40:58 | Pavel Prusek
4:2 | 42:34 | Vojtech Hois
4:3 | 55:03 | Nick Maul
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