Bakuriani 2025 EYOF: Ice Hockey Action Highlights
The Ice Hockey competitions at the Bakuriani 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) kicked off with two notable matches on 7 February 2025. In the first encounter, the Czech team displayed a dominant performance against Switzerland, winning 6-0. Later, Finland overwhelmed Italy with a resounding 18-0 victory. Here are the key highlights and results from both games.
Czech Republic vs Switzerland: 6-0
In the opening match of the day held at the Tbilisi Ice Arena, the Czech Republic faced off against Switzerland. The Czechs proved their superiority from the start, scoring four goals in the first period alone.
The scoring began early with Dana Brezinova netting the first goal just under two minutes into the match, followed by two power-play goals from Rozalie Sale and Amalie Karaskova, showcasing Czechia’s tactical prowess. The period ended with a score of 4-0, and the Swiss team struggled to respond, managing only five shots on goal compared to the Czechs’ 14.
The second period saw Czechia continue their offensive onslaught, adding two more goals, including a second goal from Brezinova. Despite the Swiss defence tightening, they were unable to score, and the period concluded at 6-0. The third period ended scoreless, but Switzerland’s goalkeeper Norina Schrupkowski had a busy game, making 22 saves, while Czechia’s Lili Chmelarova recorded an impressive shutout with five saves.
Key Statistics:
– Final Score: Czech Republic 6 – 0 Switzerland
– Shots on Goal: CZE 41, SUI 5
– Power Plays Goal: CZE 3, SUI 0
Finland vs Italy: 18-0
The second match of the day saw Finland face Italy in another one-sided affair. The Finnish team showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring six goals in the first period alone.
Anna Pohjola started the scoring spree, followed by contributions from Kaisa Tapani and Kiia Arvolla, who each scored multiple times throughout the match. Finland’s relentless attack overwhelmed Italy, who could only manage a few shots on goal—totaling just eight across the entire match.
The second period was equally dominant, with Finland adding seven more goals, including a hat trick from Tapani. The third period saw Finland continue their scoring, with another five goals, bringing their total to an astounding 18. Italy’s goalkeepers, Veronica Montanino and Katia Polloni, faced a barrage of shots, with Montanino making 22 saves throughout the game.
Key Statistics:
- – Final Score: Finland 18 – 0 Italy
- – Shots on Goal: FIN 40, ITA 0
- – Power Plays Goals: FIN 2, ITA 0
Group Standings:
After the first day of competition, the standings in Group A and Group B show the Czech Republic and Finland leading their respective groups with impressive goal differences, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament.
– Group A:
1. Czech Republic: 2 GP, 2 W, 0 L, 6 PTS, GF: 10, GA: 0
2. Slovakia: 1 GP, 0 W, 1 L, 1 PTS, GF: 0, GA: 4
3. Switzerland: 1 GP, 0 W, 1 L, 0 PTS, GF: 0, GA: 6
– Group B:
1. Finland: 2 GP, 2 W, 0 L, 6 PTS, GF: 23, GA: 2
2. Sweden: 1 GP, 0 W, 1 L, 0 PTS, GF: 2, GA: 5
3. Italy: 1 GP, 0 W, 1 L, 0 PTS, GF: 0, GA: 18
The action will continue as teams strive for top positions in the knockout stages of the tournament.
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