Machine-translated from Hungarian.
A double success in the Andersen League and the EUHL
UNI GYŐR ETO HC continued their campaign in Debrecen, taking to the ice as visitors to DEAC in the latest round of the Andersen League. The match was of particular significance, as the result also counted towards the EUHL (European University Hockey League) – meaning our team could pick up points on two fronts with a single match.
We got off to a great start, taking the lead within the first three minutes thanks to a goal from Bence Dézsi (#51). However, the home side quickly turned the game around, with Lifshits (#43) scoring first, followed by Tóth (#11) on a power play. Sebestyén Csata (#10) equalised, but towards the end of the period Méhes (#36) scored another goal, meaning the first period ended with Debrecen leading 3–2.
In the second period, both teams defended disciplinedly, and neither side was able to capitalise on their penalties, so we saw a goalless period.
At the start of the final period, we gained a man advantage, which we capitalised on with another goal from Sebestyén Csata – thereby levelling the score. We dominated the rest of the match, creating several good chances, but no further goals were scored in normal time.
In extra time, however, the Győr team came into their own: Barnabás Dézsi (#6) scored the winning goal after a spectacular solo run, meaning we won the match 4–3. This victory not only earned us two Andersen League points, but also valuable ranking points in the EUHL table – so, all in all, it was four points’ worth of joy for the Széchenyi István University team from Győr.
After the 5th round of the league, UNI GYŐR ETO HC is the only undefeated team in the Andersen League. With this victory, we lead the table by two points ahead of Lehel HC, who failed to pick up any points in this round.
Final result: DEAC – UNI GYŐR ETO HC: 3 – 4 (after extra time)
Goalscorers: #11 Tóth, #36 Méhes, #43 Lifshits (DEAC) #6 Barnabás Dézsi, #10 Sebestyén Csata (2), #51 Bence Dézsi (UNI GYŐR ETO HC)
The EUHL continues under a new system
The format for this year’s university league has now been finalised. Under the new structure, two divisions have been created: in one, Slovak teams will compete against each other, whilst in the other – which includes UNI GYŐR ETO HC – an international field has been formed.
There are five teams competing in this group: 🇭🇺 UNI GYŐR ETO HC 🇭🇺 DEAC 🇷🇴 Sapientia U23 🇵🇱 Sabers Oświęcim 🇵🇱 Opole United
The teams will compete in three separate cup competitions, with the overall results determining the final standings. At the end of the season, the best teams from the Slovak and international divisions will face off in the Sekeras Cup.
Fotó: Huszti Dávid Photo