HIFK-Lukko 1-6 27.02.1997
The squad had given up ahead of the game.
Despite the flu epidemy this canīt be same team as in the autumn. Were has all the flare gone, were the pride and urge to win ?
The spine of the team was fragile and so were the coaching skills Not an effort to change what was happening on the ice. Did they substitute the goalie ? NO, bench the lazy and uninspired Kortelainen ? NO, didnīt they even use their time-out ? NO.
Today the team consists of Olli Jokinen, 18 of age, the only player with a future !
Well, Iīll try to be optimistic. To conclude : "It aint over until the fat lady sings !"
Stars of the game: Are you dreaming !