Zug go into the two games at the weekend as clear favourites. On Saturday, they will play Neuchâtel Hockey Academy (5.45 pm, Patinoire Secondaire) for a place in the Final Four in Lausanne in mid-January. EVZ also hosted Neuchâtel in their last championship game and won 9:1. “Every game has to be played first,” warns Alina Marti, adding: “But it’s clear that our goal is to successfully defend our title in the Cup. She and her team-mates won the round of 16 game against the GCK Lions women from the SWHL-B with 15:0, one of six wins in a row.

The EVZ wants to extend this streak on Sunday. The team will face its loyal home crowd in the OYM hall for the last time in 2025. With a win against SC Langenthal Damen, the Zug team could extend its lead in the PostFinance Women’s League standings (puck drop at 2.30 pm). It is the last ever meeting. Those responsible in Langenthal will disband the team after the current season due to a lack of prospects. Alina Marti began her career there. She played her first matches for the Fanion team (then in the SWHL-C) at the age of 11.

“The decision to withdraw the team took me by surprise,” says Alina Marti. It’s a shame, but “it’s also an opportunity for another club to take over the place in the top league,” she says with conviction. The 21-year-old international striker is hoping for a good finish before the Christmas break. The festive season already begins for the EVZ Women’s Team on Sunday: the internal Christmas dinner is scheduled after the game.

On Sunday, 21 December, the OYM hall will not only be the stage for exciting sport, but also for festive cheer ! Because Christmas is also about fun and creativity, we cordially invite you to take part in the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Show off your craziest, most colourful and funniest Christmas jumper and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes. The main prize is an exclusive meet & greet with your favourite player!

But that’s not all: for the adults there will be a festive Christmas beer tasting by Feldschlösschen. Younger guests can look forward to Kolin and the Kids Club – fun, games and entertainment for the whole family.