Herning IK

Metal Ligaen opened tonight

In the opening game of the Danish league, Herning Blue Fox secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against SønderjyskE in Vojens. Emil Kristensen was the hero for Herning, scoring twice, including the game-winner in overtime. Despite trailing 2-0 after the first period, SønderjyskE rallied to tie the game, but ultimately fell short in the extra period. The match was marked by numerous penalties, which disrupted the flow of play but added to the overall tension and excitement for the 1,864 fans in attendance.

Continental Cup Finals will be held in France

The Rouen Dragons will host this year's edition of the IIHF Continental Cup Super Final. Between the 8th and 10th of January the 13-time French champion will face off against Asiago Hockey (Italy), Herning Blue Fox (Denmark) and GKS Tychy (Poland). It is already the fourth time that the winner's plate will be awarded in Rouen.

Herning wins Danish Cup

Herning beat SønderjyskE 2-1 in the final of Metal Cup to repeat last season's victory.

Danish Cup draw

The first round of Metalcuppen has been drawn: Hvidovre IK - Rungsted Ishockey, Herlev Eagles - Esbjerg Energy, Bulldogs Odense - Gentofte Stars, Amager Jets - Rødovre Mighty Bulls. It will be played September 5.

The quarter finals will be played September 12 and 13 and then the four top seeds SønderjyskE, Blue Fox Herning, Aalborg Pirates and Frederikshavn White Hawks will enter the competition.

Danish Cup quarter finals

Today the second games of the Danish Cup quarter finals were played and Herning, Frederikshavn, Odense and SønderjyskE advanced to the semis.

Odense wins round 1

Odense won the first of the Danish finals against Herning 2-0. Mathias Thinnesen and Mikkel Ankjær Nielsen scored the goals.

Kim Staal returns home

One of the greatest Danish players ever, Kim Staal, is back in Danish ice hockey. He left his Danish team Herlev at age 15 to play most of his career in Sweden, except for one season in AHL (Milwaukee Admirals). Staal who has been troubled by injuries the last two seasons has signed a contract with Herning. Staal has played 14 World Championships with Denmark including 8 in the Elite group.