A match to believe in qualification in the CHL – Lausanne HC

The LHC will try to overthrow Genève-Servette HC in this CHL return match this Wednesday, November 20 at the Patinoire des Vernets. The pre-match is presented to you by our main partner, Vaudoise assurances.

More than a revenge to take

After suffering a heavy defeat in the first leg, Geoff Ward’s men must take their revenge during this return match in Geneva. With the CHL’s special regulations, the stakes go beyond simple victory. Indeed, if the Lions want to try to qualify for the next round of the Champions Hockey League, they must win by more than five goals.

The objective is significant for the LHC. Even if the chances are slim, our players will have to draw inspiration from their recent successes in the derby in the National League to attack this return match at the Patinoire des Vernets in the best possible way. The team qualified at the end of this meeting will then challenge the winner of the series between the Swedes of Skelleftea and the Germans of Bremerhaven. In the first match, it was the German team who won 5-0 in front of their home crowd.

CHL group stage recap

Players to follow

Last week, the Lausanne rout involved far too many spaces left in the defensive zone. A situation which was corrected in the following match when the ZSC Lions received. With four shutouts in all competitions for Kevin Pasche and one for Antoine Keller, Vaudois goalkeepers will have to be particularly attentive to counter opposing offensives.

Offensively, the lack ofAhti Oksanen was felt during the first leg. The automations between Jason Fuchs, Antti Suomela et Damien Riat were still perfectible. After three matches together, the Lausanne first trio will surely have more answers than in the first leg.

The local players, for their part, are approaching this return match with the greatest serenity. With a five-goal lead, they did more than the necessary work on Lausanne soil. Less affected by injuries, Genève-Servette HC now has a much larger squad than at the start of the season. However, the Eagles will play this second match against the LHC without their international defender and captain, Roger Karrer guilty of a nasty charge at the head of Jason Fuchs during the previous opposition. A flaw in the heart of the Geneva defense which will be exploited by Geoff Ward’s men. Offensively the 32-year-old Finnish striker, Oula Palve was particularly in good shape during the first leg. The player loaned for a month by HC Ajoie scored a double at the Vaudoise arena.

The last five matches against Genève-Servette HC

• 12/11/2024 : Lausanne HC 0-5 Genève-Servette HC
• 10/23/2024: Geneva-Servette HC 2-3 Lausanne HC
• 17/09/2024 : Lausanne HC 2-1 Genève-Servette HC
• 27/02/2024 : Lausanne HC 4-0 Genève-Servette HC
• 23/12/2023 : Genève-Servette HC 4-2 Lausanne HC

How to follow the meeting

You can follow the Lions’ trip to the Patinoire des Vernets live on television via the MySports channels or on the radio on GlobalSport.