It's been five seasons now that the Jokers of Cergy-Pontoise rub shoulders with the elite of senior men's ice hockey. It's well worth a birthday to share with the public, sprinkled with many surprises. This is the promise of the Val-d'Oisian club which faces, this Saturday, December 28, at 8 p.m., the Spartans of Marseille for its last match of the year 2024, part of the 30th day of the regular phase of the Magnus League. “If there's one match not to be missed… it's this one!“bids the club.
There is no doubt that Jokers supporters will be there for this unique match, called the “Glassico”, footballing reference to the “Classico” between PSG and OM. For this poster, l’Aren’Ice de Cergy should therefore refuel, as is often the case since the start of the season, which began last September. In 15 home matches, the attendance averaged nearly 2,500 spectators per match. The maximum gauge of 3 000 supporters has been reached only once during this current financial year. It was this October 25, against… Marseille.
Imperative victory for the Jokers after four defeats
That day, the Marseillais left the Aren'Ice with the victory, acquired after extra time (1-2). The reunion between the two teams therefore promises to be fierce on the Cergy-Pontains ice rink, who will be keen to take their revenge. Because, beyond the symbolic anniversary meeting, this face-to-face takes on a real sports issue for the Val-d'Oisiens who remain on four defeats of rank. In the general classification, they are currently in 8th place, behind the Provençaux, sixth.
This Saturday, it is therefore imperative victory for the Jokers, in order tostop the negative spiral. They must also show their ambition, who are aiming, this season, for a new qualification for the play-offs, and perhaps much more. As a reminder, over the last three years, they have failed each time at the gates of the final of the national championship. So, to achieve its objective, the youngest team in the championship, with an average age of 24.12 years, is obliged to beat the Spartans. And so, celebrate your birthday happily with his supporters.
