Frölunda has not been able to recognize during the two initial matches of SHL. In the premiere against Brynäs, the team ended up in a 0-5 draw in the second period and parts of the crowd chose to go home.
Tonight came the second straight cold shower when the team fell to HV71 with 2-3 after Simon Önerud settled in powerplay with 13 minutes left of the match.
- Maybe I should have played but it went home this time. Although it was just in powerplay, we have had some problems there. It was nice that we received a dividend today, it can give us confidence, Önerud tells C more
Commends the teammate's defensive work
Thus, HV71 got revenge for the jab the team went on in the premiere against Rögle, when they lost by 0-4.
- There we had 4-5 replacements which was good. It was important that we bounce back today. We have much better balances when we need to be constructive and when we need to play easily today, ”says Önerud.
The new acquisition Linus Sandin, who missed the first match due to concussion, got a taste start to his career in the HV jersey. 10 minutes into the first period he opened the goal shooter.
Then it was time for the next new acquisition to present itself to the home audience. Skellefteåfostrade Axel Holmström turned 2-0 on volley in the middle of the match.
- Fantastic. A real fighter effort at home in our castle here, says Simon Önerud.
Önerud fixed the decisive 3-2 goal but chose to highlight another player as the reason for victory.
- I have to highlight Didrik Strömberg's all shooting coverage, that may have been the deciding factor. That is how we have to play every game if we are to participate and fight for the points.
- It's a tough and intense game that is fun to play but obviously sad to lose, says Lennström