Cologne Falls in Shootout to Augsburg in Thrilling 3-4 Contest
COLOGNE, GERMANY – November 22, 2023 – A hard-fought battle ended in heartbreak for Cologne as they fell 3-4 to the Augsburg Panthers in a penalty shootout at a sold-out LANXESS arena wednesday night. Despite twice leveling the score and a valiant defensive effort during a crucial penalty kill, Cologne narrowly missed out on the win, slipping to a 3-4 defeat.
The game, which marked the first time this season Cologne has gone to overtime, saw both teams trade goals throughout regulation, ultimately finishing 3-3.Dominik Bokk scored twice for Cologne, with Gregor MacLeod adding another, but decisive penalty shots from Anthony louis – including the game-winner – sealed the victory for Augsburg. The loss comes despite Cologne climbing one spot in the PENNY DEL standings to fourth place.
The contest began with an early Augsburg goal by Anthony Louis just one minute in, quickly answered by Dominik Bokk at the seven-minute mark, assisted by Kammerer.Augsburg regained the lead in the 22nd minute through Tim Wohlgemuth, before Gregor macleod tied it up again at 30 minutes, assisted by Patrick Russell. Riley Damiani put Augsburg ahead in the 48th minute, only for Bokk to equalize with a powerplay goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Kemiläinen, forcing overtime.
Following a scoreless overtime period, the game went to a penalty shootout. Patrick Russell initially gave Cologne the advantage, but Alexander Blank responded for Augsburg. After Oliwer Kaski and Bokk missed their attempts, Louis scored the decisive goal for augsburg, securing the 3-4 victory.
GAME STATISTICS:
* 0:1 Anthony Louis (1st minute)
* 1:1 Dominik Bokk (Kammerer) (7th minute)
* 1:2 Tim Wohlgemuth (Cramarossa, Trevelyan) (22nd minute)
* 2:2 Gregor MacLeod (Russell) (30th minute)
* 2:3 Riley Damiani (Busdeker) (48th minute)
* 3:3 Dominik Bokk (Powerplay/Kemiläinen) (59th minute)
* 3:4 Anthony louis (Decisive Penalty)
KEY FACTS:
* First overtime game of the season for Cologne.
* LANXESS arena sold out for the third consecutive game.
* Cologne moves to fourth place in the PENNY DEL standings despite the loss.
* All periods and overtime ended in a 1-1 draw.
COACH & PLAYER REACTION:
“We had a arduous time today, it wasn’t an easy game. I had the feeling that we were missing five percent – in all areas. That was particularly noticeable with the first two goals we conceded. We weren’t as concentrated as we used to be. Who knows which is what the point at the end is good for. First we have to analyze the game and be better next time - that’s what I value,” said Cologne Head Coach Kari Jalonen.
Jan Luca Sennhenn commented, “It was a close game until the end, in which we unfortunately ended up in a penalty shootout and didn’t have a happier ending. For me personally, it was of course nice to have played a competitive game again after my injury.”
Cologne will return to home ice on Sunday, November 23rd, to face the Schwenninger Wild Wings, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m.
