Genève-Servette is playing its third match in four days this evening! This time, it’s Ambrì-Piotta who travels to Les Vernets for a crucial duel this Monday evening. After a mixed weekend, the Eagles want to start this intense week in the best possible way.
Third match in four days, start of a series of four matches in six days: this Genève-Servette vs Ambrì-Piotta is a turning point! Jan Cadieux’s men are playing matches at a breakneck pace, and this opportunity is ideal to regain points and avoid getting bogged down in the last places in the standings.
As a reminder, the Garnet occupy 13th position but have played between two and four fewer games than their competitors. A good series of victories could allow them to get closer to the Top 6, a priority objective. Hope remains intact, because the quality of the Geneva squad is undeniable. However, the team seems to be facing a blockage that is preventing it from performing fully. What if tonight marked the beginning of liberation?
Slowdown in Leventina
Ambrì-Piotta is going through a difficult period after a promising start to the season. The Ticino have lost 8 of their last 10 matches, slipping to 11th place with only two points ahead of the GSHC. For their part, the Genevans are not much better off, with 7 defeats in their last 10 meetings. This match is therefore crucial for both teams.
Ambrì-Piotta can rely on an exceptional pair of offensive defenders: Heed and Virtanen, authors of 16 and 17 points respectively, dominate their team’s statistics. Virtanen is even at the top of the league’s defense rankings. If this performance highlights their talent, it also highlights a lack of offensive dynamism among the attackers. Kubalik and Landry follow with 14 and 12 points, while De Luca and Pestoni stagnate at 10 and 9 points in 21 games.
To get the three points this evening, the GSHC will have to excel defensively in order to avoid restoring confidence to the Ticino attackers. If the Eagles can count on their ultra-productive Finnish trio, the team’s return to the forefront will necessarily require a rise in power of the other players. Vincent Praplan and Tanner Richard, with only 8 points each, are the top Swiss scorers on the team. This assessment remains insufficient. When we look at the number of matches lost with one goal difference, we understand that a few additional contributions from other lines could change the situation. Let’s hope that tonight is the start of this long-awaited click!
This match between Genève-Servette and Ambrì-Piotta will be played at the Vernets ice rink from 7:45 p.m. this Monday. The meeting can be followed live and in full on MySports and Radio Lac (91.8). Find digital Garnet HERE so you don’t miss any other information!
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