HV71 Claims First SDHL Victory in Thrilling Finish
HV71 secured their first three points of the SDHL season with a hard-fought victory, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Färjestad BK. The game, played on [Date implied from link – likely November 22, 2023], ended with a final score reflecting HV71S resilience.The first period saw a tentative start from both teams, each having played two previous matches without a win. Färjestad broke the deadlock at 13:19 with a goal from Julie Gough, capitalizing on a direct shot. Despite the goal, the period remained largely even, with both sides registering nine shots on goal.
Färjestad continued to press in the second period, earning early powerplay opportunities but failing to convert. HV71 responded with a powerplay of their own, and Kennedy Bobyck equalized the score after being previously denied a penalty call. Paige McGuire restored Färjestad’s lead at 15:35, making it 2-1 heading into the final period.The third period saw Färjestad extend their advantage. McGuire scored her second goal of the game at 6:03 during a six-on-five powerplay, pushing the score to 3-1.HV71 was then presented with a crucial opportunity when Färjestad’s goalkeeper, Ellen Jonsson, received a two-minute interference penalty at 7:30. HV71 successfully killed off the penalty, and Annie Silén had a prime chance to score, but Stephanie Neatby made a series of extraordinary saves. Neatby was then pulled from the net with 3:30 remaining, allowing HV71 to launch an all-out attack.
with 1:16 left, a Färjestad player, Lene Tendes, was assessed a penalty after a brief discussion with the referees, resulting in a six-on-four advantage for HV71.Despite the numerical disadvantage, Färjestad’s defense proved solid, and goalkeeper Ellen Jonsson delivered a phenomenal performance, ultimately securing the win for HV71.
Full match facts are available on the Swedish Hockey website.
