European champs down Blackhawks, keep Victoria Cup in Old World
The ZSC Lions Zurich win the 2009 Victoria Cup after a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images
ZURICH – The ZSC Lions had practised well, they had seen the Blackhawks rout HC Davos on Monday, 9-2, and they had looked forward to their chance to keep the Victoria Cup trophy in Europe. Then they took it, and won the game, 2-1.
ZSC Lions coach Sean Simpson on the way to the Victoria Cup - the second huge surprise after having won the Champions Hockey League. Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images
We don't know what ZSC Lions head coach Sean Simpson told his players before the game but the gist of it must have been about believing in yourself.