Against Kloten: An HCP defeat with a lot of heart

On Wednesday evening, HC Pustertal met the Kloten Flyers in a friendly. The Wolves kept up excellently with their opponents from Switzerland.

August 30, 2023

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In the absence of Zack Sill, who moved from the Kölner Haien to Pustertal in April, Lukas De Lorenzo Meo and Kevin Baumgartner, the Pusterer Wolves faced the next pre-season test on Wednesday evening. The guests were the Kloten Flyers from the Swiss National League, who ultimately defeated the South Tyroleans 4-2. However, the Wolves impressed with a courageous performance and repeatedly presented Kloten with major problems.

The HCP always kept up well, but in the end the offensive work of the guests from Switzerland took effect and they were in control of the game for long stretches. The only thing missing was effectiveness for the Flyers, who didn't always take advantage of the numerous outnumbered situations offered by the Wolves. The HCP defense often only knew how to help itself with penalties against the Klotener's storming runs, which ultimately scored the decisive goals. Nevertheless, the Pusterers callously took advantage of the chances they had - first Petan and then Schofield. The fact that the game always remained close in terms of results was due to the good organization of the Puster defense and a wide-awake Jake Smith.

The wolves celebrate a goal. © Social Media

Overall, it was a successful performance for the Wolves. The players fully supported each other in every situation, while the entire team also appeared to be well coordinated tactically. The narrow defeat against the Swiss is therefore bearable.

The highlights of the game

HCP with the first stitch	After a lively first few minutes, the bell rang for the first time in Pustertal. In the power play, Alex Petan used a rebound for the Wolves to make it 1-0 into the Fylers' net - (5.23).
Kloten promptly follows suit	A little later, Kloten also took advantage of the first power play opportunity and equalized through Marc Marchon between Jake Smith's legs - (10.22).
Flyers take the lead	Kloten flexes his muscles and takes a 2-1 lead through Niko Ojamäki. The Finn flicked the puck from a half-left position over the Wolves goalie's catching hand into the right corner - (12.42).
Lots of penalties in the second third	Pustertal was stuck outnumbered for a long time, but was able to withstand the waves of attacks from the Kloteners. The Wolves also found themselves in a 5-on-3 majority situation, but were unable to equalize.
The shorthanded hit	The Wolves succeed more than usual when they are outnumbered. In the event of a counterattack, Rick Schofield is sent on his way. Just in front of the Kloten goal, his nerves don't fail him and he confidently pulls away to equalize 2-2 - (28.32).
Shortly before the end Kloten scores	Just under three minutes before the end of the game, the Flyers took the lead again. After several attempts, it was Ojamäki again who pushed the puck into the goal under Smith's pads to make it 3-2 (56.59).
Die Entscheidung	Leandro Prodico hits the empty goal and increases the score to 4:2 for Kloten – (59.20).

HC Pustertal continues on Tuesday, September 5th in the Alperia Cup. The opponent: The Foxes from Bolzano. The game starts at 19.45:XNUMX p.m.

HC Pustertal – Kloten Fylers 2:4

Goals: 1:0 Petan (5.23), 1:1 Marchon (10.22), 1:2 Ojamäki (12.42), 2:2 Schofield (28.32), 2:3 Ojamäki (56.59), 2:4 Prodico (59.20)

The setup of the HCP: Smith (Bernard); Stanton-Messner, Kasastul-Ege, Glira-Atwal, Althuber; Akeson-Frycklund-Petan, Morley-Schofield-Hannoun, Andergassen-Catenacci-Mantinger, Deluca-Berger-Öhler;

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