Zoug secures the second Champions League game as Grenoble submits to their competition
The Grenoble Brûleurs de loups are gearing up for a gruelling away schedule as they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs. Their remaining matches of the regular season will take them to Bremerhaven and Berlin in Germany, followed by Prague, before their final home game against Lausanne.
The Isérois kicked off their latest challenge at Polesud, where they faced Swiss champions Zug. Despite a valiant effort, the team was outperformed in terms of shots on target, with Zug managing 31 shots compared to the Isérois' 29. However, the Isérois showed resilience, with a higher efficiency rate of 3%, compared to Zug's 17%.
The match started on a disappointing note for the Isérois, as they conceded an early goal in the third minute, courtesy of Dominik Kubalik, who has played 357 NHL games. The scoreline worsened in the second period, with Zug extending their lead to 2-5.
However, the Isérois refused to give up. Guillaume Leclerc scored a much-needed goal for the team in the final period of the match, capitalising on a rebound that was saved by the Swiss goalkeeper. The goal came after Matias Bachelet's initial shot, but the final score remained 1-5 in favour of Zug.
The Isérois' goalkeeper, Matija Pintaric, had a lower save percentage in this match compared to the previous one. This was a significant factor in the outcome of the game, as Zug capitalised on their opportunities.
The Isérois will host Lausanne and travel to Prague in early October and the following week, respectively. The regular season will conclude for the Brûleurs de loups in Prague. The team's current goalkeeper for the 2025/2026 season is yet to be named in the provided search results.
The Brûleurs de loups now have a more challenging path to qualify for the playoffs, needing to win away to continue their hopes. The team will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and regain their form ahead of their upcoming matches in Germany and Prague.
