Story Summary
Herning Blue Fox travelled from Berlin to Rødovre and left Vestegnen with a 3-1 victory over Rødovre Mighty Bulls. The game finished 1-3 (0-0, 1-2, 0-1) in front of 1,150 spectators. Kasper Larsen’s shot produced the opening goal when Rødovre goaltender Mathieu Caron lost the puck through his glove, Morten Poulsen added a second for Herning six minutes later, and Oliver Kiljunen scored a late third to settle the game. The win keeps Herning unbeaten and among the leading sides in the Metal Ligaen.
Key Facts
- Final score: Rødovre Mighty Bulls 1-3 Herning Blue Fox.
- Period breakdown: 0-0, 1-2, 0-1.
- Attendance: 1,150 spectators at Holger Danske Arena.
- Herning travelled from Berlin to Rødovre for the game.
- Opening goal followed when Mathieu Caron in Rødovre’s goal lost a harmless Kasper Larsen shot through his glove.
- Morten Poulsen scored six minutes after the opener to increase Herning’s lead.
- Contrast with last season: Herning scored nine times in each of the first two meetings with Rødovre, but this occasion required a later, harder-fought finish.
IHM Discussion
This was a tighter affair than recent meetings between the sides. After a goalless opening period, Herning struck when Kasper Larsen’s shot squeezed through Mathieu Caron’s glove. Morten Poulsen added to the lead six minutes later and gave Herning control in the second period. Rødovre’s power play functioned well, while Oliver Kiljunen, after several close calls, supplied the late goal that completed the scoring. It was a more hard-fought win than last season’s high-scoring encounters between the clubs.
Why It Matters
Herning’s victory preserves their unbeaten start and keeps them among the leading sides in the Metal Ligaen. The game also showed that they could work through a tighter contest than the high-scoring meetings with Rødovre last season, with Poulsen and Kiljunen providing the decisive scoring after the opener.
Mini Q&A
What was the final score and period breakdown?
Rødovre Mighty Bulls 1-3 Herning Blue Fox; period breakdown 0-0, 1-2, 0-1.
Who scored for Herning?
Kasper Larsen’s shot produced the opening Herning goal, Morten Poulsen added the second, and Oliver Kiljunen scored the late third.
What unusual event led to the opening goal?
Rødovre goaltender Mathieu Caron lost a harmless Kasper Larsen shot through his glove, which became the first goal.
Where and when was the match played and how many attended?
The game was at Holger Danske Arena, with 1,150 spectators in attendance.
What does the result mean for Herning in the league?
The win kept Herning unbeaten and among the leading sides in the Metal Ligaen.