Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Semifinal without polar bears

In the distance, the polar bears roam in those days. On Tuesday they were allowed home in the O2 World play today is the next game at Ostbahnhof on the plan. Thought it was in the German ice hockey champion on the day in between but hardly anyone in the home. Metallurg Magnitogorsk received in the Champions Hockey League (CHL) Finnish champion Kärpät Oulu.
- Both teams together with the EHC a group, and the polar bears were dependent on the outcome of the game. A point gain of Oulu would have the Berliners in the last group game on 3 December at home against the Russians an endgame to the semifinal round of presents. But everything thumb press in Berlin not helped. Metallurg continued with 3:1 (0:0, 2:0, 1:1) and is no longer the place of one to oust.

Thus ends the exciting adventure for the Champions League EHC So in two weeks. "The participation is still a big success. We have shown that Canadian teams can keep pace internationally," said manager Peter John Lee. Decently want to adopt the Berliner now from the competition, maybe even the victory premium of 50 000 euros and go so far as the established sum of 383 000 euro up slightly.
Must grieve the polar bears do not miss the event after the semifinals. Because the two victories over the Finns, they are the group as a Zweiterplatzierter quit. Only lessons, as well after the draw could be suspected, there despite the competition from two of the best teams of Europe. Instead, it showed the polar bears that you also can learn from them.
For the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) holds the latter has been a long time. Although there in recent weeks at the national level, ran less well than international. "Since we started in the CHL are, we had some problems at home," said coach Don Jackson. Therefore, he had most recently "felt pressure", facilitating effect since the victory on Tuesday against Dusseldorf (6:4).
Today, the polar bears at Duisburg (19.30 clock, O2 World). Actually an easier opponent, the foxes are final. It seduces but also help them be underestimated. Especially if the polar bears and their thoughts are not back from Russia.

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