04 Sep 2024, 18:30 | Pre-season | Söderslättshallen |
IF Malmö Redhawks | 4-2 | Grizzlys Wolfsburg |
Periods: Shots: | 2-1 (10-12) | 0-1 (12-6) | 2-0 (14-6) | Total: 36-24 |
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Referees: Marcus Linde, Kristoffer Folkstrand  |  Spectators: 811 |
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00:28 0-1 Caamano, Nick
12:42 1-1 Galvas, Jakub (Haapala, Henrik)
13:10 2-1 Öberg, Linus (Pasic, Nikola - Hanzl, Robin)
21:11 2-2 Caamano, Nick (Feser, Justin)
53:31 3-2 Persson, Carl (Ikonen, Joona - Haapala, Henrik)
58:30 4-2 Haapala, Henrik
In an intense preseason encounter at Söderslättshallen, IF Malmö Redhawks emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg. The match was characterized by its fast pace, physical play, and moments of high tension, particularly in the second and third periods.
The game started with Wolfsburg taking an early lead just 28 seconds into the game when Nick Caamano scored for the visitors, putting them up 1-0. However, Malmö quickly responded. Jakub Galvas equalized at 12:42, assisted by Henrik Haapala, and just a minute later, Linus Öberg made it 2-1 for Malmö, with assists from Nikola Pasic and Robin Hanzl. Malmö led 2-1 going into the first intermission.
The second period saw Wolfsburg equalize at 21:11, with Nick Caamano scoring his second goal of the night, assisted by Justin Feser. The game grew increasingly physical, culminating in a series of penalties at 34:50, including a game misconduct for Wolfsburg. Despite the numerous penalties, neither team managed to capitalize on their power-play opportunities, and the period ended with the score tied at 2-2.
Malmö regained the lead at 53:31 when Carl Persson scored, with assists from Joona Ikonen and Henrik Haapala. The game took a decisive turn at 57:56 when Wolfsburg's Phil Varone, Fabio Pfohk, and the team received penalties for abuse of officials, leading to a 5-on-3 power play for Malmö. Henrik Haapala took advantage and scored his second goal of the night at 58:30, sealing the game with a 4-2 scoreline.