Despite its positive results (eight points in three matches), Lausanne HC does not release a serenity foolproof in these times. Whether on the ice or behind the scenes. Between these foreign reinforcements who still do not arrive, the internal tensions linked to the management of personnel during the construction of the new stadium, the growls of an audience often disappointed at home, but also the persistent rumors of imminent takeover of the club or even cash flow problems, a lot of clouds have recently gathered over the Vaudoise arena.
A few hours before the meeting against the Zurich Lions, the president, Patrick De Preux, thus hastened to communicate via the official website of the club, advocating stability, unity and patience while revealing only word about the shareholding could arise during the next week. “We all tend to get caught up in the mood and forget to put things in perspective,” preached De Preux among others. “The wait for the new rink, and the dreams it generated, increased the need for success. So we’ve all become a little impatient and less tolerant of these ups and downs that happen in sport. ”
A little later on the ice, the LHC experienced one of those famous “highs” mentioned by the president. The Lions finally had a good evening in front of their audience. The heart was there. The intentions were good, even if everything is not yet perfect. Above all, the Lions put speed and intensity into their game. This time they really wanted to attack and take the initiative. No one left disappointed with the rink. It was certainly a huge step towards reconciliation.
Since December 23
Christoph Bertschy – like Tuesday against Rapperswil – further dragged the group in its wake. Dustin Jeffrey looked like the dominant and involved player he has been in recent seasons: the Canadiens have tried to find solutions in the attacking zone. Joël Vermin, not successful this season, sought to be useful differently. He constantly pushed the defenders to fault and caused the first three penalties from Zurich. As for Philip Holm, he scored his first goal under the colors of the LHC. A success that fell right at 58 seconds from the first break (20th, 1-1) and which gave wings to the Swedish defender, stirring and enterprising as never since his arrival in Lausanne. The Lions have finally regained their speed, their passion and their enthusiasm. The public, for its part, appreciated and got involved. It was as if everything had already been forgiven.
And even this power-play which has caused so much torment in recent weeks has finally smiled on the people of Lausanne, who scored twice with one more man, in their fourth and fifth attempts of the evening. It had been since … December 23 – more than 40 consecutive minutes – that they had no longer found the flaw in numerical superiority. The two successes of Yannick Herren (22nd, 2-1, and 42nd, 3-2) scored 5 against 4 allowed the special teams to free themselves from a huge burden and make a new start. It was a really great evening for the Lions.
But to use the president’s words and pending confirmation, let’s not get carried away by the mood of the moment and let’s not forget to put things in perspective …
Lausanne – Zurich Lions 4-2 (1-1 1-1 2-0)
Vaudoise arena. 8,675 spectators.
Referees: MM. Stricker, Fluri, Fuchs and Wolf.
goals: 8th P. Suter (Roe / 4 c 5!) 0-1, 20th (19’02) Holm 1-1, 22nd Herren (Avg / 5 c 4) 2-1, 39th P. Suter (C. Baltisberger) 2 -2, 42nd Herren (Almond / 5 c 4) 3-2, 60th (59’02) Grossmann (5 c 6, empty cage) 4-2.
Lausanne: Stephan; Grossmann, Genazzi; Lindbohm, Frick; Nodari, Holm; Oejdemark; Bertschy, Jooris, Leone; Antonietti, Jeffrey, Vermin; Moy, Almond, Herren; Traber, Froidevaux, Roberts. Coach: Peltonen.
Zurich Lions: Ortio; Noreau, Marti; P. Baltisberger, Geering; Trutmann, Berni; Sutter, K. Suter; C. Baltisberger, Roe, P. Suter; Hollenstein, Diem, Bodenmann; Brüschweiler, Krüeger, Pedretti; Simic, Schäppi, Sigrist. Coach Grönborg
Notes: Lausanne without Emmerton or Kenins (injured). Zurich without Blindenbacher, Flüeler, Wick (injured), Prassl (sick) and Pettersson (supernumerary). Time-out requested by Zurich (57’14). Zurich released their goalkeeper for the benefit of a sixth field player (57’14 to 59’02).
penalties: 3 x 2 ’against Lausanne, 5 x 2’ against Zurich Lions.
Created: 31.01.2020, 11:00 p.m.
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