UltimAir Hijs Hokij achieved a hard-fought victory over the UNIS Flyers Heerenveen on Saturday evening in Thialf. The Hague team started the match messily, which made head coach Marco Postma decide to take a time-out after ten minutes. Shortly afterwards the opening goal was scored: Matias Mustonen beautifully completed a power play for the 0-1. Hijs Hokij could not enjoy that for long, as the Flyers quickly reached 1-1. Within a minute, Hijs Hokij restored the lead through Mike van Oeveren: 1-2.
Second period
The people of The Hague started strongly in the second period. In the power play, Raymond van der Schuit made it 1-3 and Hijs Hokij seemed to take control of the match.
Third period
However, the home team increased the pressure considerably in the third period. This first resulted in the tying goal (2-3) and a little later even in the equalizer, during a power play by Hijs Hokij: 3-3. When the game seemed to be going to overtime, Hijs Hokij still struck. Two minutes before the end, Collard launched a quick attack together with Huisman, after which Cody Monds drove the puck into the right top corner. That late goal gave UltimAir Hijs Hokij the full spoils and a nice 3-4 victory in Heerenveen.
Details
UltimAir Hijs Hokij was missing Jay de Ruiter and Frits Doop in Friesland due to an injury. Joey Oosterveld and Donovan de Zwart were also absent due to suspensions.
FINAL STANDING: UNIS Flyers Heerenveen – UltimAir Hijs Hokij : 3-4
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14′ Matias Mustonen (0-1 Powerplay)
17′ Mike van Oeveren (1-2)
21′ Raymond van der Schuit (1-3 Powerplay)
58′ Cody Monds (3-4)
Editorial: Rob Blankenstein
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