Jordie Benn made his debut at the top in front of a packed home arena.
What did the Canadian think about the match, the framing, and his expulsion, as Bjorkloven decided the match?
– Jordi won’t go out and give any interviews, Brenas press director Johan Hallmann says afterwards to the assembled press pool.
It was a debut with great expectations around it. After twelve seasons and just over 600 games in the NHL, Jordi Benn played his first game for Brynästräyan.
He was widely praised throughout the squad and then continued to have a strong game as he was consistent and often found the right way through with his first pass.
But with seven minutes remaining in the match, in a position in front of Brenna’s goal, Ben checked Bjorklofen’s Fredrik Weigl and was sent off.
Bjorkloven’s Alexander Wiklund needed just 18 seconds to score 1-0, which also became the winning goal.
A real climax for the home fans and the new acquisition of Ben.
There were several journalists who then wanted to hear what Ben had to say about his first match in Sweden, but nothing happened.
The coach was very silent about the expulsion
Ben didn’t want to go out and do any interviews at all.
In the press conference, coach Niklas Galstedt was asked what he thought about Ben’s expulsion?
– nothing. Two minutes.
Gällstedt wasn’t too tight-lipped when it came to Benn’s performance during the match:
– Great first match. He’s a defensive player, a good first pass, a good skater, I know a lot of people talked about that, but he shows he’s positioned and strong. Good start, he needs the speed of the game.