Herner EV collects bitter overtime-knockout against Herford!

Herner EV collects bitter overtime-knockout against Herford!

The Herner EV had to surrender again and lost 3: 4 after extension on January 14, 2025 in the game against Herford EV. The game took place in the Hannibal Arena in front of almost 900 spectators. Despite a heavily occupied squad that resembled the 5: 4 victory in Halle on Friday, the Herner ultimately remained without points.

in goal Finn Becker stood instead of David Miserotti-Böttcher. The Herner EV showed a promising start and quickly used the first power play. Hugo Enock scored 1-0 in the first minute. In addition, the team had the opportunity to play in double outnumbered in the first third for a minute, but could not score any more goal.

turning point in the game

In the second third, Lennart Schmitz made the Herne 2-0 lead. However, the Herford EV fought back into play. Logan Denoble and Michael Schaaf scored the goals for 2: 1 and 2: 2 and brought their team back into the game. In the last third, Brett Humberstone brought the Herford eV 3-2 in the lead.

The Herner could not be discouraged. Samuel Eriksson equalized to 3: 3. However, the course of the game was characterized by controversial referee decisions. A five-minute punishment against Oliver Ott and a not given penalty for Rasmus Lundh-Hahnbeck provided additional tensions.

decision in overtime

In the Overtime, the Herner EV had several options to set the decisive goal, but the efforts were unsuccessful. Ryley Lindgren finally decided the game with a goal for Herford. The Herford Coach Henry Thom was relieved by the additional point won and praised the performance of his team.

It will not be easier for the Herner EV in the coming days. There are two games next weekend: On Friday, the team will meet the Hanover Scorpions (8 p.m.) and on Sunday to the KSW Icefighters Leipzig (4 p.m.) [Hallohaerne.de] . The club history shows that the Herne ice sports club has experienced numerous ups and downs since its foundation in 1970, including championship titles in the Oberliga and Regionalliga [wikipedia] .