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Poprad hockey players fulfilled their promise to their fans: They conquered the Michalov fortress! In the fifth match of the semifinal series of the playoffs, they won Michalovce on the ice 3: 2 after extra time and took the lead 3: 2 in the series. The two teams met for the fourteenth time this season. They know each other very well, but for the first time in the playoffs, someone won on the opponent’s ice.
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The decisive moment was born in the time of 61:57 min, when James David Linvingston with a backhand knocked the puck into the goal of the home team after a shot by the defender Marek Hudec. “I was a bit unlucky to have been with both goals collected, but I made up for it in overtime. I’m glad I was able to decide our victory and I’m looking forward to match number six,” said the 31-year-old Canadian striker in a video on the Facebook profile of HK Poprad.
Poprad had an excellent start to match number 5. In the first period, the guests shot 16: 6 at home in an attempt to score, but the only goal was scored by the Canadian in the service of HK Dukla Ingem Christophe Lalancette. The people of Poprad did not slow down in their activity even in the second period and the result was two goals of their striker Dávid Skokan, while the first one fell in the middle of regular playing time in a power play of five against three.
In the third twenty-minute period, Michalovce left the defensive style of play and significantly improved in attack. The result was the equalizing goal of Finn Antti Erkinjuntti from the 52nd min. Other chances of the home team remained unused and the extension brought a resolution in favor of the “chamois” in Poprad after less than two minutes.
The joy of HK Poprad players.
Source: TASR
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“The joy is huge, we managed the match. The damage of the equalizing goal to 2: 2, we wanted to ‘squeeze’ it in regular playing time. We played good hockey and we really deserved the third goal. extensions, we went with a clear goal – we wanted to win this match. We were hungrier after the victory. “ said HK Poprad captain Patrik Svitana, author of two assists.
Assistant coach Michaloviec Juraj Faith did not spare criticism to his own ranks. “For the first 40 minutes we felt like we were in a friendly match on the substitute. There was no want, it wasn’t a good semifinal. Then we got up, we were a balanced opponent, we managed to equalize. In the end we had pressure, it flew there, but We did not decide. We ended up in the extension very quickly after an individual mistake on the blue line. “ evaluated Faith.
The sixth match of the Eastern series will be on the program on the Poprad ice on Saturday from 5 pm. If the Podtatranci succeed, they will advance to the finals. “We want to do it at home. We are aware that it will be difficult, but we believe that.” Captain Svitan growls. “Shortly after the match I enjoy the victory, but from Friday we will start preparing for the next match. We have to put everything into it, because nothing changes. The opponent has a great team and he will not give up with us.” said Livingston. Michal’s assistant Faith agrees: “We’re still not dead. If we breathe, we’ll fight …”
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