In the context of the 12th day of the French D1 Championship, Nice hosts Reims at the Jean-Bouin ice rink this Saturday evening. The Eagles, ranked 3rd, are on a solid run with two well-deserved victories. The Nice club wants to confirm and take advantage of this good momentum to finish the first half of the championship beautifully.
Confirming the fine victories against Mont-Blanc (5-4) and in Nantes (5-3) is the goal for the Nice Hockey team this Saturday evening as they host the Reims Phรฉnix. Third in the standings, the Niรงois want to consolidate this position and perhaps aim higher if Anglet or Bordeaux, the leading duo, slip up.
In the last two matches, Nice Hockey has shown great attacking efficiency, exemplified by Samuel Aquin (5 goals and 12 assists since the start of the season), along with defensive improvements, although it remains the team’s weak point. It’s a work in progress through the matches. The Eagles have also shown good team spirit, as demonstrated against Mont-Blanc, where they were trailing for two-thirds of the match before turning the score around to win. The victory in Nantes last week gives even more confidence to a team that is establishing itself at the top of the Division 1 standings.
On their side, the Reims Phรฉnix are having a mixed season. After nine games played, their record is 4 wins and 5 losses. They are in 8th place in the standings. The Rรฉmois are capable of both the best and the worst: a victory in Nantes 4-3 followed by a heavy home loss against the league leader Anglet 9-2. In summary, one should be wary of the Phรฉnix, fourth in attack but twelfth in defense in D1.
Kevin Chifflet
