State of play in Group H: Frölunda through, ZSC & KAC to decide 2nd qualifier
While Frölunda look to top the group, ZSC will face Klagenfurt for second (Photo: ZSC LIONS)
By winning all four of their Group H games so far, the CHL's two-time defending champion Frölunda Indians have extended their CHL winning streak to 12 games and they've already secured a spot in the Round of 16. Two games between ZSC Lions Zurich and KAC Klagenfurt will now determine the group's other qualifier, starting in Klagenfurt on Tuesday with Zurich holding a slight 1-point lead. The French champion Gap Rapaces won't be able to advance, but ending the Indians' impressive winning streak would be a feather in their cap.
| Group H | Pts | GP | W | OW | L | OL | GF | GA | Dif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Frölunda Indians – Q | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | + 5 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | + 12 | |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 11 | + 2 | |
4. Gap Rapaces | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 25 | – 19 |
What's at stake:
Frölunda
- have already qualified for the Round of 16.
- can secure 1st place in the group with a win of any kind at home on Tuesday.
- could also secure 1st place with a loss, as long as the ZSC Lions do not get enough to be within 2 points or less at the end of the day.
- hold the tiebreaker with Zurich due to winning both head-to-head match-ups.
Zurich
- can qualify for the Round of 16 with a regulation win in Klagenfurt on Tuesday.
- If they fail to get the necessary 3 points, will have another chance at home on Gameday 6.
- A win on Tuesday could also potentially give them a chance to finish 1st in the group on Gameday 6, provided they are within 2 points of Frölunda at the end of Tuesday's action.
- would lose the tiebreaker with Frölunda due to losing both head-to-head match-ups.
Klagenfurt
- cannot secure a berth in the Round of 16 at home on Tuesday.
- need a minimum of 4 points in total from the two remaining games against Zurich to advance.
- must get at least 1 point on Tuesday to keep their chances of advancing alive on Gameday 6.
Gameday 5:
Frölunda Indians vs Gap Rapaces, Tuesday 3 October, 18:30 CET, Frölundaborg.
KAC Klagenfurt vs ZSC Lions Zurich, Tuesday 3 October, 19:30 CET, Eissportzentrum Klagenfurt.