The EVZ Women’s Team has taken a run for its first championship title – and how!

In Game 1 of the playoff finals, SC Bern was steamrolled 7-1. The victory was only in doubt at the very beginning. After a penalty against Noemi Neubauerová, Bern had a power play opportunity. EVZ easily held onto the penalty kill, and Neubauerová herself scored the opening goal shortly after. Six more goals from Zug followed, with the visitors’ brief 4-1 scoreline being merely cosmetic.

The victory was once again a team effort. Six different players got on the scoresheet, with Laura Fuoco scoring twice. The Canadian was subsequently named MVP. The EVZ Women’s Team’s performance was celebrated in front of a fantastic crowd of 4,040 fans – a season record.

Zug now leads the final series 1-0. The series continues tomorrow, Sunday. Game 2 kicks off at 1 p.m. in the PostFinance Arena in Bern. Game 3 will then take place on Wednesday, March 25th at the OYM Arena. It could be a historic evening for Zug in this best-of-five series.

EVZ Women’s Team – SC Bern 1:0*

EVZ Women’s Team – SC Bern 7:1
Game 2: Sunday, 22 March, 1.00 pm Postfinance Arena, Bern

Game 3: Wednesday, 25 March, 7.30 pm OYM hall

Possible match 4: Friday, 27 March, 7.30 pm Postfinance Arena, Berne

Possible match 5: Sunday, 29 March, 2.30 pm, OYM hall

Mode:

The PostFinance Women’s League playoffs are played in best-of-five mode. If the game is tied after 60 minutes, there will be a maximum of 20 minutes of overtime in 5-on-5 mode. If no goal is scored during this time, the game will be decided in a penalty shoot-out.

In the three years since the EVZ Women’s Team was founded, the encounter with SC Bern has already become a classic. After the 2024 Cup Final and the 2025 Playoff Final, the two organisations will meet for the third time on Saturday in a title decider. Once again, the winners and runners-up of the regular season will play each other – but now under different circumstances. A year ago, the Bernese team finished the first phase of the championship with a one-point lead over Zug. This time, the EVZ were a full 20 points ahead of the SCB.

This should not lead to arrogance: Of their only two defeats in the regular season, Zug conceded one against Bern. The 2-1 loss was also the only home defeat of the season and the last defeat in the PostFinance Women’s League to date. Among the following 15 consecutive victories were the three in the playoff semi-final against HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies. The overall score of 19:5 in favour of EVZ speaks volumes.

SC Bern’s three semi-final appearances against HC Ambrì-Piotta were also impressive. The reigning champions prevailed with a total of 13:1 goals. This brings back memories of the 2025 play-off final. Back then, the Bernese won against Zug in three games: 3:0, 6:1 and 3:2 after extra time. The cup final two years ago also went to the club from the Swiss capital; they prevailed 2:1 after penalties.

Zug and Bern have faced each other in a total of twelve competitive matches to date. EVZ captain Lara Stalder has scored a total of five goals in these games, making her one of the top scorers. She also led the way in the semi-final against Fribourg and, like the whole team, emphasised: “This year we are ready for the Swiss championship title. The support of our fantastic fans will play a decisive role in achieving this!

EVZ Women’s Team – SC Bern

Game 1: Saturday, 21 March, 5.30 pm, OYM hall
Game 2: Sunday, 22 March, 1.00 pm Postfinance Arena, Bern

Game 3: Wednesday, 25 March, 7.30 pm OYM hall

Possible match 4: Friday, 27 March, 7.30 pm Postfinance Arena, Berne

Possible match 5: Sunday, 29 March, 2.30 pm, OYM hall

Mode:

The PostFinance Women’s League playoffs are played in best-of-five mode. If the game is tied after 60 minutes, there will be a maximum of 20 minutes of overtime in 5-on-5 mode. If no goal is scored during this time, the game will be decided in a penalty shoot-out.

The playoff final promises ice hockey at the highest level and is the absolute highlight of the season. Support our team live on site in the OYM hall and ensure an atmospheric backdrop. ALLI IN BLUE!

Tickets for the PFWL play-off final are on sale, so make sure you get your seats in time and be there when the championship title is on the line.

Important ticket information: Young people under the age of 18 and senior citizens aged 65 and over are admitted free of charge and do not require a single match ticket. Admission is controlled by means of an official ID. In addition to the normal tickets, there is also the attractive “bring-your-friends” package and a dine-and-view offer. All information by clicking on the link below!