Leaders of D1, the Corsaires de Nantes face Valence, an ambitious promoted side, in a match that promises to be more difficult than it appears.
The Corsaires de Nantes begin a crucial week in their calendar this Saturday. Comfortably installed at the top of the D1 standings, the Nantes club boasts a solid record that commands respect. Yet the trip to Valence could well hold a few surprises.
The promoted Valence side has made an encouraging start to the season. The team has capitalised on its home advantage and established itself as a formidable opponent for higher-ranked sides. The Corsaires will need to show maximum concentration to avoid falling into what looks like an obvious trap.
On the Nantes side, confidence reigns in the dressing room. The players have shown their ability to maintain a high level of play, even on the most difficult road trips. The experience gained over the course of the season should allow them to handle this delicate confrontation.
Saturday evening's match (8:30 p.m.) carries particular importance. A victory would allow the Corsaires to consolidate their position as leaders and take a serious option on qualification. Conversely, a slip-up could reignite the race at the top and give ideas to the chasers.
Observers will be watching closely to see how the Nantes side respond to a Valence team that has no intention of making life easy for the favourites. Ice hockey is full of surprises, and this match could well be one of them.
The promoted Valence side has made an encouraging start to the season. The team has capitalised on its home advantage and established itself as a formidable opponent for higher-ranked sides. The Corsaires will need to show maximum concentration to avoid falling into what looks like an obvious trap.
On the Nantes side, confidence reigns in the dressing room. The players have shown their ability to maintain a high level of play, even on the most difficult road trips. The experience gained over the course of the season should allow them to handle this delicate confrontation.
Saturday evening's match (8:30 p.m.) carries particular importance. A victory would allow the Corsaires to consolidate their position as leaders and take a serious option on qualification. Conversely, a slip-up could reignite the race at the top and give ideas to the chasers.
Observers will be watching closely to see how the Nantes side respond to a Valence team that has no intention of making life easy for the favourites. Ice hockey is full of surprises, and this match could well be one of them.
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Source: Ouest-France