Story Summary
Markus Lauridsen, the 35-year-old Danish national-team defenceman, finished with two assists as HC Pustertal edged to a 4-3 victory in a dramatic friendly. Lauridsen was credited with the first assist on Luke Moncada’s 2-2 goal early in the third and with the second assist on Gerry Fitzgerald’s match-winner at 59.56, just four seconds before the end of regulation.
Key Facts
- Markus Lauridsen recorded two assists in the game.
- HC Pustertal won the match 4-3.
- Gerry Fitzgerald scored the winning goal at 59.56 (four seconds before the end of regulation).
- Lauridsen was credited with the second assist on Fitzgerald’s goal.
- Luke Moncada scored to make it 2-2 at 40.38, with Lauridsen earning the first assist on that play.
- Pustertal were trailing 2-1 at the start of the third period.
- The match was a pre-season/training game as part of Pustertal’s preparations for the upcoming season.
- The 35-year-old Lauridsen remains a member of HC Pustertal, who play in the ICE Hockey League.
IHM Discussion
Lauridsen’s two assists gave Pustertal a timely contribution from the blue line in a tight pre-season finish. He helped set up Moncada’s early third-period equaliser before being credited with the second assist on Fitzgerald’s winner four seconds from time.
Why It Matters
The match offered Pustertal a dramatic pre-season win, with Lauridsen involved in both the goal that levelled the score and the late winner. It also provided a positive early contribution from the Danish defenceman ahead of the ICE Hockey League season.
Mini Q&A
What was the final score?
HC Pustertal won 4-3.
How many assists did Markus Lauridsen have?
He was credited with two assists.
Who scored the winning goal and when?
Gerry Fitzgerald scored the winner at 59.56, four seconds before the end of regulation.
Which goal did Lauridsen assist to level the game?
He earned the assist on Luke Moncada’s goal to make it 2-2 at 40.38.
Was this a competitive league match?
No. It was a pre-season training match as part of Pustertal’s preparations for the upcoming season.