Berlin’s document goalscorer scores once more, now the Eisbären need to impress in Cologne too. “It’s difficult to play there, but we have all the resources,” stated defender Mitchell Reinke earlier than the fourth sport of the playoff collection on Wednesday (7:30 p.m., reside on Magentasport and DF1). “I think if we implement our game plan over sixty minutes, not many teams can keep up with us.”
Defender Reinke made a robust comeback after a protracted harm break. Attacker Leonhard Pföderl was additionally within the Germans’ third semi-final sport after Eisbären Berlin’s 4-2 win Eishockey League (DEL) in opposition to the Kölner Haie on Sunday, utterly glad. “That was definitely our best game of the season.”
The 32-year-old veteran was additionally completely satisfied about his personal efficiency. Finally, the striker, who holds the document for essentially the most playoff targets in DEL historical past, was capable of finish an uncommon dry spell. After failing to attain in 13 video games in a row, Pföderl contributed two targets to the success that gave the German champions a 2-1 lead within the best-of-seven collection.
Praise from the boss
“Of course you think about it. “I’m there to score goals,” admitted Pföderl, wanting again on his unfavorable collection. “But the nice thing is that we still won. The other boys stepped in well for me.”
Pföderl additionally acquired particular reward from head coach Serge Aubin after his brace. “That’s always good for self-confidence,” stated the Canadian. “But what I appreciated most was his dedication. I’m completely satisfied that he was rewarded for that.”
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