The line changed during the semi -finals.
According to Tommi Niemelä, the judge line was sensitive but fair. Mika Kylmäniemi / AOP
The ice bench was properly consumed by the third encounter between Ilves and KalPa.
Six two -minute sessions were whistled for both teams. Ilves made better use of his superiority. Two overwhelming goals took it on a run in the opening round.
The last nail was the most even field hit. Ilves won 3-0 and narrowed the semi -finals to 1-2.
There were four inhibition strokes – all to Ilves. The home audience of the Nokia Arena whistled and booked fiercely, especially for situations next to the side. They took off from KalPa’s attackers with contact.
– After the season, they can then be discussed in more detail. In the early part of the season they became cool. Then there was a long clip when it didn’t come. Today they were whistled. The line remained from start to finish, so it was positive, Ilves head coach Tommi Niemelä quoth.
The whistle was delicate on Monday. Mika Kylmäniemi / AOP
Statistics also recorded the rackets and the hustle and bustle.
– You have to ask for an opinion on the line from someone other than me. Like Kalpan Petri Karjalainen Said if the whole line of playoffs was played on such a line, we would always be overwhelming or underpower, Niemelä quoted his colleague.
However, the judges were not accusing. On both sides, there were classic “stupid coolers”. The right was shared by the General Judge Stefan Fonselius–Jukka-Pekka Koistinen.
– But there was a different line than in other games, KalPan Jesper Mattila said in the arena’s Uumen.
KalPa coughs
It became clear from everyone’s mouth that Ilves improved his playing.
– Especially direct attacks and offensive attacking, Niemelä emphasized.
– When we were able to attack better, we were also able to defend better close.
Eemeli Finland returned to the Ilves lineup at an important moment. KalPa, on the other hand Jaakko Rissanen return.
KalPa would desperately need his stinging, especially for overwhelming. The Kuopio people have not managed to use any overwhelming event in the semi -finals.
– It has been difficult for a long time with overwhelming. Rissanen is a single big piece, but we have to improve it anyway, Mattila wondered.
Eemeli Suomi returned to the Ilves lineup after a five -week break. Mika Kylmäniemi / AOP
According to Mattila, KalPa played his weakest match in the series.
In the Ilves booth, the music roared and the smile was on the lips. Perhaps even a little feeling of relief could be sense. Many might have thought that on Monday they even had a place to win.
– I can’t say to relief when we go so game at a time. Today was won, and Wednesday is a whole new game again. Then more will be improved, Finland said.