Three victories separate the EVZ Women’s Team from the SWHL B championship title. The first final game is scheduled for Saturday at the BOSSARD Arena (game starts at 7 p.m.). The next day, the best-of-five series continues in Kloten at 6.45 p.m. If the Zug team – after the quarter-finals and semi-finals – also wins this series as quickly as possible, they would be able to celebrate the championship title at home on March 13 (game starts at 7.45 p.m.).
In this case, Chiara Pfosi could keep her celebratory mood alive. Because the EVZ goalie turns 26 the day before. The native of Bernese Seeland, who lives in Baar, has already gained experience in the top league this season. She was loaned out to Fribourg-Gottéron with a B license, where she made a few appearances. “It was a good experience. I had a lot more shots to stop than at EVZ,” she says. In view of Zug’s dominance, goalkeepers Chiara Pfosi and Eveliina Mäkinen have to overcome the major challenge of staying focused despite rare tests. “We push each other,” says Chiara Pfosi. She has no shortage of positive external stimuli. After all, she comes from a family of ice hockey champions: Her grandfather Hans won seven titles with EHC Arosa, her father Guido one. Her brother Lane also defends for SC Langenthal.
Before moving to Zug, Chiara Pfosi lived in the USA for several years, where she played and studied psychology. She came to EVZ to stay: She recently extended her expiring contract by one year. “There were other options in Switzerland,” says the goalkeeper, “but there was a lot more to be said for staying in Zug. I’m very happy with this decision.” Her plan is to play in the top league again next season – with the EVZ.
