Story Summary
Frisk Asker travel to Stavanger to face Oilers at DNB Arena on 31 October, with puck drop scheduled for 16.00. It is the sides’ second meeting of the season after Frisk Asker claimed a 5-2 win in the first game at Varner Arena.
The visitors enter their final fixture before the international break having won four of their last five games. Oilers have won two of their previous five. Frisk Asker will again be without Michael Haga, Magnus Geheb, Tobias Fladeby, Nicolay Andresen and Mitch Gillam.
Key Facts
- Frisk Asker play Oilers at DNB Arena in Stavanger on 31 October, with the game starting at 16.00.
- Frisk Asker won the first meeting between the clubs this season 5-2 at Varner Arena.
- Frisk Asker have recorded four victories in their last five games, while Oilers have won two of their last five.
- Michael Haga, Magnus Geheb, Tobias Fladeby, Nicolay Andresen and Mitch Gillam remain absent from the Frisk Asker squad.
- Fredrik Bjørndal will continue to wear Frisk Asker’s gold helmet after reaching 14 points through eight goals and six assists.
- Linus Pettersson wears Oilers’ gold helmet with 12 points from seven goals and five assists.
IHM Discussion
This fixture brings together two clubs arriving with contrasting recent records, although Frisk Asker already have a meaningful result from the season series. Their 5-2 victory in the first meeting provides a concrete reference point, while the four wins in five games show that they have carried positive momentum into the visit to Stavanger.
Bjørndal’s production remains a notable part of that picture. He scored again in Frisk Asker’s Thursday win over Stjernen and now leads the way with 14 points. Oilers have their own productive gold-helmet holder in Pettersson, whose seven goals account for more than half of his 12 points.
Why It Matters
The game is the last one before the international break, making it an important stopping point in the early-season schedule for both sides. Frisk Asker must manage the outing without five named squad members, while Oilers will look to respond after the earlier defeat in the head-to-head series.
Mini Q&A
When do Oilers and Frisk Asker play?
They play at DNB Arena in Stavanger on 31 October, with the puck dropping at 16.00.
What happened in the first meeting this season?
Frisk Asker won 5-2 at Varner Arena.
Which Frisk Asker players are absent?
Michael Haga, Magnus Geheb, Tobias Fladeby, Nicolay Andresen and Mitch Gillam are not in the squad.
What Comes Next
The teams meet at DNB Arena in Stavanger on 31 October, with puck drop at 16.00 before the international break.
IHM Final View
Frisk Asker take a strong recent record and a previous 5-2 win over Oilers into Stavanger, but the match also comes with a depleted visiting squad. Bjørndal and Pettersson give each side a clear attacking focal point as the clubs close this part of their schedules.