Trappers to semifinals
DESTIL Trappers can go prepare for the semifinals of the Cup competition. Leading HYS The Hague was defeated 2-7 and thus placed the Tilburgers themselves for the final four. Who is the opponent in the semi final this weekend is clear.
"Who would have said three weeks ago that we outside of The Hague and Geleen would win, I would love to have declared. Especially considering the injuries and suspensions which we still suffer. Tonight we missed again five basic forces (Pippo Limnell Finocchiaro, Andreas Nilsson, Rico Jonkers, Bastings and Mickey Raphael Joly). It proves once again that the key to success is the collective, "said a satisfied coach Theo van Gerwen.
In ice hockey it is ultimately to exploit the opportunities and did DESTIL Trappers Tuesday night in a lean Uithof occupied a lot better than the home team. Where the Hague attackers missed the opening phase, the guest shots are immediately clear. Jay Latulippe led after four minutes for a Tilburg early lead, but Marcel Bruinsma and Marco Postma recovered before the first mop the loss, 2-1.
"Crucial to the victory was the 2-3 just before the end of the second period. Thus, we shared a significant psychological tap out to The Hague, took Peter Rush. At the beginning of the final period with three quick goals took away Trappers (Jay Latulippe and twice Diederick Hagemeijer) the last glimmer of hope for the home team to a comeback. Opportunity Defender Ivy van den Heuvel put four minutes before the time fixed final grades.
"It seems like we have a very narrow selection of our best performances come," laughed Diederick Hagemeijer afterwards. With the captain had three hits an important part in the big victory. Nevertheless, the long attacker modest under all praise: "It's currently very good, but I know better than anyone that can just to save. To win, a strong team like The Hague, you need everybody. This victory is definitely not the profit of Diederick Hagemeijer only.
