Story Summary
Joachim Blichfeld, the Danish international forward, recorded an assist for Tappara in Tuesday’s Liiga season opener away at SaiPa, but Tappara lost 4-2. Blichfeld was credited with the assist on Benjamin Rautiainen’s 44:50 goal in the third period, marking the Dane’s first point of the new Liiga season. The result is also notable for Danish audiences because SaiPa travel to Herning’s Kvik Hockey Arena for a Champions Hockey League fixture on Sunday at 15:00; Herning will also host another Finnish Liiga side, KooKoo, on Friday at 19:00.
Key Facts
- Joachim Blichfeld is a Danish national team forward.
- Blichfeld recorded an assist for Tappara in the Liiga season opener away at SaiPa.
- SaiPa defeated Tappara 4-2 in that match.
- At 44:50 of the third period Benjamin Rautiainen scored to reduce the deficit to 4-2; Blichfeld received the assist on that goal.
- The assist was Blichfeld’s first point after the first game of the new Liiga season.
- SaiPa will visit Herning Blue Fox at Kvik Hockey Arena on Sunday at 15:00 in the Champions Hockey League.
- Herning will host KooKoo on Friday at 19:00 in the Champions Hockey League.
IHM Discussion
Blichfeld’s assist gives him an early personal positive despite Tappara leaving the opener without a point. He was credited with the first assist on Benjamin Rautiainen’s third-period goal, which cut the score to 4-2.
The result also provides immediate context for Herning Blue Fox ahead of SaiPa’s visit to Kvik Hockey Arena. Herning face two Finnish opponents in quick succession, hosting KooKoo on Friday before SaiPa arrive on Sunday.
Why It Matters
The match links Blichfeld’s first point of the Liiga season with Herning Blue Fox’s upcoming Champions Hockey League schedule. SaiPa’s win over Tappara is relevant context before the Finnish side visit Herning, while KooKoo arrive on Friday for another CHL fixture.
Mini Q&A
Who made the assist for Tappara in the Liiga opener?
Joachim Blichfeld was credited with the assist for Tappara in the season opener away at SaiPa.
What was the final score of the Tappara – SaiPa game?
SaiPa won the match 4-2.
When will SaiPa play Herning in the Champions Hockey League?
SaiPa will visit Herning Blue Fox at Kvik Hockey Arena on Sunday at 15:00. Herning will also host KooKoo on Friday at 19:00.
What Comes Next
Herning Blue Fox will host KooKoo in the Champions Hockey League on Friday at 19:00, and SaiPa will visit Kvik Hockey Arena on Sunday at 15:00. These CHL fixtures are the immediate checkpoints mentioned.