The Round of 16 First Game between the Lahti Pelicans and Vítkovice Ridera has been cancelled due to an unplayable ice surface at the Isku Arena in Lahti (FIN).
The game was interrupted after 11:02 minutes played in the first period. According to the CHL Sport Regulations, a game can be interrupted by the Game Officials due to plausible reasons no longer than 120 minutes. As it was not possible to fix the unplayable ice surface during this time, the game was cancelled and will be forfeit 0-3 against the Lahti Pelicans.
The Return Game of this match-up will take place next Tuesday, 18:00 CET, in Ostrava (CZE).
See the CHL Sport Regulations for more information about game and competition rules.