Pixbo IBK came, saw and conquered today when they won their second ever Champions Cup title on the Women’s side. The player of the match was the Pixbo and Swiss national team goalkeeper Lara Heini with a clean sheet.

Thorengruppen hosted the final in a crowded Nolia Arena and met their well-known opponents Pixbo, once again in the final. The teams met also last year in the Champions Cup final and back then Thorengruppen were better 4-3. This time, it was a different game and also a different start compared to the other Champions Cup final. Mira Markström, whose name has been on everyone’s lips lately, started the scoring for Pixbo when Emma Stenberg gave a crafty bouncy pass from a free-hit. Markström got enough space for her blade in front of the goal, and did not miss that chance. First period ended 1-0 for Pixbo.

The teams did not celebrate with goals in the second period at all and the match stayed fairly even. Both goalkeepers, Lara Heini at Pixbo’s end and Lovisa Hedin guarding the Thorengruppen goal were kept busy but they both took amazing saves and kept their own team in the game.

Second goal of the match was only scored in the third period, at 46:33. This time it was Isabelle Gerig who added to Pixbo’s lead. Although Thorengruppen had many chances, their shots did not quite hit the target and it was a rare sight to see the team in green a bit nervous. First penalty was called in the third period and Pixbo got on power play, which gave them a chance to increase their lead. This did not happen but they got one more goal when Thorengruppen were looking for their first goal and played without a goalkeeper. Ellen Lundin got an assist from Markström and secured the 3-0 win for Pixbo and their second ever Champions Cup title.

Players of the Game

Thorengruppen – Maja Viström
Pixbo IBK – Lara Heini