On Saturday, Nice Hockey faces Reims on their rink. The away game promises to be difficult, but a victory would allow the Eagles to compete for first place on February 18 against the leader, Mulhouse.
The trip to Reims looks challenging for the Eagles. Indeed, in the first leg, the Phoenix made a misstep on the Jean Bouin rink, suffering a heavy 8 – 1 defeat. However, the Reims team currently holds the 4th place in the D1 standings. Their victory last weekend against the leader Mulhouse will not make things easier for the Nice team. The Phoenix will want to avenge their disappointment from the first leg and move closer to the 3rd place.
Towards the first place
For their part, the Azuréens won’t give up. After a scare last Saturday against Toulouse, the Nice team needs to regain confidence. To achieve this, they will need to be more incisive in attack. The 2 points up for grabs on Saturday would allow them to compete for first place on February 18 against Mulhouse. Therefore, the Eagles must beware of the Phoenix if they want to secure a 9th consecutive victory. Let us remember that the Nice team is already qualified for the playoffs.
