EV Zug Dominates Grenoble 5-1 in Champions Hockey league Action
Grenoble, France – EV Zug secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Grenoble in Champions Hockey league play Tuesday night at the Poleud rink, marking their second consecutive win in the competition. A strong offensive performance from Zug,coupled with struggles for the home team,resulted in a commanding performance in front of a crowd of 3,915.
This win solidifies Zug’s position early in the CHL season, demonstrating their strength as a contender.For Grenoble, the defeat represents a challenging start to their campaign, raising questions about their ability to compete against top-tier European teams. The result underscores the growing competitiveness of the Champions Hockey league, where established Swiss clubs like Zug are proving formidable opponents for emerging French hockey programs.
Zug took control early, with Dominik Kubalik opening the scoring just three minutes into the game, assisted by Nando Eggenberger and Geisser. Sven Leuenberger extended the lead to 2-0 at the 18-minute mark, with assists from Wingerli and Riva. Before the first period concluded, Grรฉgory Hofmann added another goal, capitalizing on assists from Dรญaz and Voลพenรญlek, to put Zug ahead 3-0.
The second period saw Zug further solidify their advantage. Sven Senteler scored a powerplay goal at the 33-minute mark, assisted by Hofmann and Voลพenรญlek, increasing the lead to 4-0. David Skleniฤka then added Zug’s fifth goal in the 45th minute, assisted by kubalik and Bengtsson.
Grenoble managed a consolation goal late in the game, with Guillaume Leclerc scoring at the 51-minute mark, assisted by Bachelet. However, the damage was already done.
Game Statistics:
Grenoble: Stepanek (goalie); Englund, Binner; Boiv, Beauchemin, Mallet; Andersen, Prissain; Dair, Weigel, Tre; Crinon, rautanen; Leclerc, Bachelet, Raveud; Fertin, Riu; De Smitt, Gueurif, Grosetete. Coach: Freck.
Zug: Wolf (goalie), Genoni (goalie); Bengtsson, Sklenicka; Kunzle, Tatar, Cubalic; Diaz, Geisser; Vozenilek, Wingerli, Hofmann; Schlumpf, Riva; Martschini, Senteler, Petrovic; Balestra, Stadler; Lindemann, Leuenberger, Eggenberger; Birchler. Coach: Liniger.
* Shots on Goal: Grenoble 31 – Zug 29.
