On Thursday, November 12, a high-stakes encounter between two top-table teams took place as part of the Ukrainian Hockey Championship. The league leaders, Odeshchyna, hosted the Boguslav Shershni—a newcomer to the league that sat in third place entering the game. The match was dominated by the hosts: Sergey Babinets’ squad took control from the opening minutes and never relinquished the initiative, turning the contest into a one-sided spectacle.
First Period: Early Advantage
In the opening twenty minutes, Odeshchyna established a comfortable lead, beating the visitors' goalkeeper twice. Mykola Dvornik opened the scoring at the 10-minute mark, assisted by Daniil Duyun and Tselogorodtsev. Shortly after, at 13 minutes, Sergiy Poymanov converted on a power play to secure the second goal, assisted by Revuka and Duyun. By the first intermission, the hosts held a 2-0 lead, leaving the visitors with no realistic chance for a comeback.
Second Period: A Rout
The second period saw the game’s narrative remain unchanged, with Odeshchyna hitting the back of the net three more times. Rasim Abdullaev (assisted by Revuka and Mosyuk) scored at 22 minutes, Dmytro Mosyuk (assisted by Poymanov and Vlashchynsky) extended the lead to four at 25 minutes, and Ilya Kriklya scored shorthanded at 32 minutes, assisted by Stetsyura. By the end of the second period, the score reached a dominant 5-0.
Third Period: No Consolation Goal
In the final twenty minutes, the Shershni tried to score a consolation goal, but instead conceded twice more. Sergiy Poymanov completed a double, converting a pass from Revuka and Dvoretsky at 45 minutes, while the final score was set by Daniil Duyun, who scored off assists from Dvornik and Tselogorodtsev at 51 minutes. The match ended 7-0 in favor of Odeshchyna. Full goal breakdown: 1-0 — Dvornik (Duyun, Tselogorodtsev), 10:30; 2-0 — Poymanov (Revuka, Duyun, PP), 13:31; 3-0 — Abdullaev (Revuka, Mosyuk), 22:07; 4-0 — Mosyuk (Poymanov, Vlashchynsky), 25:03; 5-0 — Kriklya (Stetsyura, SH), 32:49; 6-0 — Poymanov (Revuka, Dvoretsky), 45:59; 7-0 — Duyun (Dvornik, Tselogorodtsev), 51:42.
Standings: Leaders Solidify Their Position
With this rout, Odeshchyna extended their winning streak to six consecutive games and continues to confidently lead the championship table with 20 points. Their closest rival, Kremenchuk, trails by seven points with 13 total. The Shershni, despite the heavy loss, maintain their third position with 11 points after eight games, ahead of Kyiv’s Sokol (10 points) and Kherson’s Dnipro (0 points).
Context: Other League Action
Beyond the headline clash, another match caught the fans' attention: earlier, Kyiv’s Sokol and Kherson’s Dnipro played out a game with eleven goals, a significant event in the regular season. Thus, the November 12 round showcased a broad spectrum of scenarios—from the leader's landslide victory to a high-scoring game between underdogs.
