The Nice Eagles secured a great victory on Amiens’ ice (3-5), driven by a realistic team effort and a decisive Henrik Rommel.
The Nice Eagles confirm their good form despite their shootout loss on Friday in Rouen. On this Sunday evening, they recorded a convincing win in Amiens (5-3), in a delayed match of the 2nd day of Ligue Magnus. Realistic, organized, and opportunistic, the Nice team managed to impose their game against the combative but defensively brittle Gothiques.
However, the start of the match was in favor of the Amiens team, who scored on their first power play thanks to Kieran Craig (1-0, 9’24). But the Nice team, having had a great start to the season, did not panic. Well-positioned, they took advantage of every space to quickly launch forward. Charles-Antoine Roy, charging through the center, equalized with a precise shot (1-1, 14’04). A few minutes later, Henrik Rommel, in a solo effort, showcased his technique and gave Nice the lead (1-2, 18’29).
Henrik Rommel and Charles-Antoine Roy as leaders
The second period started in the best possible way for the Eagles. After only nine seconds, Mathieu Desgagnés, assisted by Charles-Antoine Roy, executed a perfect cross shot (1-3, 20’09). The Amiens team seemed dazed. Without their vigilant goaltender, Taran Kozun, in his cage, the gap could have widened. But the Maralpins remained focused, solid in defense, and efficient in transition.
Amiens regained some momentum midway through the period thanks to Aleksandar Magovac, who narrowed the score (2-3, 27’38), followed by Rudy Matima tying the game in a power play (3-3, 37’47). The Coliseum was hopeful again, but the Eagles did not doubt for long. The disciplined Nice team remained patient.
In the final act, the rigor of Pascal Margerit’s men made a difference. Taking advantage of a double numerical superiority, Henrik Rommel scored his second goal with a powerful shot (3-4, 49’06). Despite their efforts, the Amiens team could no longer find a way through. Bergeron tried to rally his team, but the Nice defense, led by Isaac Charpentier starting for the first time this season, held firm.
With four minutes left, Amiens pulled their goalie to go all out. Bad move. Teemu Loizeau intercepted and shot the puck into the empty net (3-5, 57’53), definitively sealing the Eagles’ victory.
Thanks to this latest away success, the Nice Eagles move up to the podium in the Ligue Magnus ahead of Grenoble. A result that confirms the team’s strength away from home. With an inspired Henrik Rommel, a consistently impactful Charles-Antoine Roy, and a well-organized defense, the Nice Eagles continue to surprise.
Next meeting is at home next Friday against Besançon with the aim of maintaining this positive momentum. But one thing is for certain: Nice made a strong statement tonight and shows they’ll be a force to reckon with this season for playoff qualification.
