The Last Game

Today, Björklöven played its last game at home this season, already before the game it was clear that the next round could not be reached anymore. So tonight's game was only about the honour, especially because it was against Skellefteå. It began perfect for Umeå, only 10 seconds were played and it was standing 1-0. The team had a great start, dominated the first minutes and scored the 2-0. But then Skellefteå came back again and the game was quite close with light advantages for Skellefteå. After the second period it was 3-3 and the last period promised to be exciting. But after a fatal mistake of the Björklöven defenders, Skellefteå could score the 4-3. Afterwards, the game became quite boring, Skellefteå did not want to do anything anymore, and Umeå was not able. So, Björklöven lost also its last game in a rather typical matter. It's a pity it was the last time this season to watch ice hockey here in Umeå, the games were not on a really high level, but it was mostly quite entertaining. Thank you Björklöven for some interesting hockey evenings!

It is just bitter to stand a bit often on the losers side within a week. On sunday my favorite team a home, Kloten Flyers lost their last and decisive regular season game 10-1 and did not qualify for the play-offs, and now the season for my favorite team abroad ended with a defeat. But that's sport (and also life), it can only get better again.

Björklöven 3, Skellefteå 4

Rolf Leu, SkyCom Arena Umeå