Tournament host Cardiff Devils made a winning start to the 2025 IIHF Continental Cup Final, overpowering GKS Katowice with a strong second-period display. It finished 6-2 to the Welsh club, with Zach O’Brien posting a three-point game.
Despite falling behind at the start of the middle frame, the Devils hit back with five goals to take control of the game. Despite a consolation goal on the power play midway through the third period, a shortbenched GKS team could not find a way back into the game.
“It was a great game for us,” said O’Brien. “They got that lead but we didn’t panic. We stuck to the gameplan and got five unanswered.
“All five lines were going, the crowd was great and I can’t wait for Sunday.”
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