Bjorkloven won 3-1.
Djurgården was then told how “bad” they were at the players lane.
– It was mostly psychosis, says “chihuahua” Frederick Weigel.
Bjorkloven’s active number one center Frederik Weigel stirred passions in the semi-final series against Djurgården. He was suspended after cutting Lukas Vejdemo in the first game, but returned with his wide smile in the third game in Hovet.
– The comment is not to talk about, I will take the punishment and the disciplinary committee decides. They did the right thing there, Weigel says after the 3-1 victory.
Prior to the game, Djurgarden coach Johann Garbenlöf compared Weigel to a “running and barking Chihuahua at German Shepherds” in an interview with Hockeynews.
– I saw something in the newspaper and replied quickly. It was a good counterattack, I think, says Weigel, who changed his Twitter profile picture to a chihuahua.
Did you feel like a chihuahua there?
– Yes, I was in a good mood, I think. It was a fun game, good atmosphere.
“not kind words”
The boos from the home crowd reached hurricane force every time Weigel touched the puck, he himself was propelled by it.
– I think it’s fun when there’s a little excitement. That’s how it should be at the end of the game, and it’s the most fun of games.
At the first meeting, he was at the front and spoke to Djurgården goalkeeper Karl Lindbom. Since Lindbom was injured, it was substitute Matthew Galagda who had to listen to Weigel during Maundy Thursday.
– perhaps they were not the kindest words. I tried to unbalance him, he was fine with us (in Umeå). He didn’t get into tough situations today, but when we have opportunities, we put them out there.
Galagda replied to Psychani: “I don’t know who he is”
Matthew Galagda himself was unfazed after that.
– I don’t really know who the guy you are talking about is. Yes, he came to me, and I did not understand what he said and what he wanted. I just try to have fun and have fun. This is the best time of the year, says the Canadian Djurgården.
But she didn’t stop at trash talk on the ice. Afterwards, Weigel was heard shouting “zoo sucks” into the players’ lane.
– Uh, it was mostly psychosis. I don’t know if it was me who yelled, I think it was the whole team. I thought we locked them in nicely, that’s what I was referring to.
Was it targeting any specific player?
– No, not at all. It was just fun playing hockey today.
So wise? With Wiegel running back between Nick Schilkey and Scott Pooley, Björklöven’s first series led the way to victory.
– It’s great that he’s back. Get under their skin a little bit. We’ve developed great chemistry together over the season. We missed him last time, he’s a key player in our team and of course it’s fun to play with him, says Scott Poley, scorer of both goals.
The fourth match will be held on Saturday also in Stockholm.
