Ice hockey: LHC fans thank their heroes

LHC fans had their final meeting of the season with the Lions this Thursday evening at the Vaudoise Aréna, just to celebrate this exceptional season, to digest the defeat against Zurich and to see each other in September.

Between the young supporters looking for autographs, the faithful who were already present during the promotion in 2013 and those nostalgic for the Montchoisi ice rink, some 2,000 people came to pay tribute to the glorious career of the Lausanne hockey players.

The white glass is offered at the entrance to the rink while the red and white light beams make their usual rounds in the stands. The party can begin.

The emotions of these incredible play-offs are still vivid, the fervor very present. Some relived the joys of the good old days, like Evelyne Vasquez, who has supported the club for forty years and who had tears in her eyes during the last act: “In the 90s, we were close to the players, we saw them afterwards. the games, we even went out together. Today, it has become professional, but I find myself again in the values, because the players wet their jerseys and remain humble.

“The best audience”

A little further on, Dimitri Beney is slowly recovering from his emotions, still in a state of shock at having come so close to lifting the Grail. The unconditional fan particularly welcomes the arrival of a “cauldron” at the Vaudoise arena: “We have never had almost all of the supporters standing like during Act VI against Zurich.” This performance is coupled with another record: that of the highest sound level reached in Switzerland.

Three young supporters from the West section confirm the exceptional Lausanne fervor: “Having been to all the ice rinks in Switzerland, we can say that the best audience in Switzerland is from Lausanne. Even with seven goals behind, we continue to give voice.

Sneakers on ice

The party was of course punctuated by some more official speeches. The opportunity for sporting director John Fust and CEO Chris Wolf to thank the players and all those involved in the success. Gregory Finger, the club’s main shareholder, also spoke during a lightning intervention: “Every day that passes brings us closer to the title.” Shocking sentence. Message received.

The evening then continued with the arrival of the players. They carefully stepped onto the ice, sneakers on their feet and dressed in their loose jerseys, to thank the public in French and English. Their presence allowed fans to get autographs and interact with their heroes.

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