At home tonight, the Nice Eagles secured a solid victory (6-3) against Gap, driven by an efficient team effort and an enthusiastic crowd. A success that confirms their identity and momentum: “All the same values, one single DNA.”
From the very first minutes, the atmosphere signals a big night. The Nice Eagles start strong, but it’s the Gap players who capitalize on the first powerplay. At 11’51, Murnieks finds the opening with a precise shot well set up by Cherkowski. The visitors take the lead (0-1). This goal immediately awakens the Nice Eagles, who respond with determination. At 14’35, also on a powerplay, they equalize thanks to Mathieu Desgagnés, perfectly assisted by Colin Morillon. The Jean Bouin ice rink erupts, the Nice Eagles come back to 1-1.
The Nice Eagles in a breathtaking first period
The momentum shifts, and the Nice Eagles take advantage in rapid succession. At 18’16, Henry McKinney scores the 2-1 after a fine team action, handing the lead to his team for the first time. The Nice Eagles seem to be on a roll, but the end of the period holds another twist. At 19’04, with Gap now on a powerplay, Langlais reduces the score to 3-2 on an action orchestrated by Ruel and Larinmaa. A completely wild first period, already offering a top-notch offensive spectacle to the azuréean public.
The second period is one of the key moments of the match, dominated head and shoulders by the Nice Eagles. At 5’43, Desgagnés — already very noticeable — scores his second personal goal of the evening, restoring a two-goal lead for the Eagles. He concludes an action perfectly executed by Cherkowski and Morillon (4-2). The Nice Eagles then fully take control of the game.
The Nice Eagles widen the gap
The pressure doesn’t drop. The Nice Eagles skate faster, win their duels, and suffocate the Gap defense. At 11’38, Hugo Proux, perfectly set up by Nogaretto, scores the fifth goal with a precise shot. The Nice Eagles lead 5-2 and impose their DNA: speed, intensity, and discipline. Meanwhile, Alexis Shank, solid in his net, makes crucial saves and keeps his team in the best possible position.
The last period opens with a reaction from Gap. At 04’22, Cerda brings the score to 5-3 with a well-constructed play by Raabe and Dorey. The Hawks try to revive the suspense, but the Eagles remain calm, structured, and ready to respond.
The Nice Eagles secure their home success
And once again, it’s at a critical moment that the Nice Eagles propelled the match. At 53’ — a moment when tension could still rise — Hugo Nogaretto scores the sixth goal for Nice. Opportunistic, he recovers a puck in the offensive zone, positions himself, and sends a sharp shot that completely surprises the Gap goalie. The ice rink erupts: the score moves to (6-3), and the Nice Eagles can finally breathe. The last minutes are perfectly managed. Shank, relentless, makes a few more important saves. The Nice lines remain compact, disciplined, and the final siren seals a controlled victory from start to finish.
This home success, marked by goals from Desgagnés (x2), McKinney, Cirgues, Proux, and Nogaretto, confirms that the Nice Eagles possess a strong identity and exemplary teamwork.
Next meeting for the Nice Eagles: December 19th at home for a match against Angers.
An intense match, won with flair, where the strength of their play could be seen in every action: “All the same values, one single DNA.”
