Playoff final! And Bern is waiting once again

Zuger Frauen-Eishockey has added another chapter to its success story.

After its founding in 2023, promotion in 2024, cup victory in 2025 and cup title defence in 2026, the team has now secured its second consecutive playoff final appearance in March 2026. And this time, the crowning glory is to follow in the form of their first title. But it’s not over yet. To achieve this, the Zug women must first win the final series against SC Bern.

But on Tuesday evening, the focus is first and foremost on the commanding 3-0 victory in the semi-final series. After the Zug women were punished for a few shortcomings in Game 2 on Sunday, they leave nothing to chance today. Noemi Neubauerova’s opening goal after just over 14 minutes breaks the deadlock. From the second period onwards, the goal fest takes its course: Lara Stalder, Laura Fuoco and Annika Fazokas ensure a comfortable 4-0 lead after 37 minutes. Although the Fribourg women were able to reduce the deficit before the second intermission, the damage had already been done. Alina Marti and Ivana Wey scored twice each to secure a clear 7-2 victory in front of 1,402 spectators and a place in the final.

This final will be a repeat of last year’s match. Once again, the Bernese women want to prevent EVZ from winning their first championship title. However, the omens are different this year. Daniela Diaz’s team flew through the regular season, dropping only six points in total and dominating the Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies in the semi-finals. The Bernese, in turn, celebrated three clear victories over Ambì-Piotta in their playoff semi-finals.

Everything is now set for a big celebration in the PostFinance Women’s League playoff final. Game 1 will kick off at the OYM hall in Zug on Saturday, 21 March at 5.30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday morning, 11 March at 10 a.m. via the usual channels. We are looking forward to a high-class final series with lots of fans! 

Fact & Figures

SEMIS
EVZ Women’s Team – HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies 3:0

EVZ Women’s Team – HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies 7:0

HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies – EVZ Women’s Team 3:5

EVZ Women’s Team – HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies 7:2

FINAL

EVZ Women’s Team – SC Bern 0:0*

Game 1: Saturday, 21. March 17.30 Uhr, OYM hall
Game 2: Sunday, 22. March, tbd – Postfinance Arena, Bern

Game 3: Wednesday, 25. March, 19.30 Uhr OYM hall

evtl. Game 4: Friday 27. March, tbd – Postfinance Arena, Bern

evtl. Game 5: Sunday, 29. march, 14.30 Uhr, OYM hall

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