A gritty Devils side couldn’t sustain their first and second period form as the the Frolunda Indians storm into the next round of the Champions Hockey League.

The Frolunda Indians struck first. Simon Hjalmarsson grabbed the opening goal thanks to an early power play. The assists were awarded to Brandon Gormley and Ryan Lasch.

First Period: Cardiff Devils 0-1 Frolunda Indians

The Devils pulled one back thanks to a power play of their own. The puck slammed in on the rebound by Blair Riley. Assisted by Matias Sointu and Charles Linglet.

Anders Gronlund retook the lead for the visitors. Rhett Rakhshani and Nicolas Lady with the assists that time around.

Despite the Devils pushing for the equaliser it would be Frolunda who scored next. The First of the night for Samuel Fagemo. Assisted by Ryan Lasch and Brandon Gormley.

The Devils would pull another goal back through Mark Richardson. A moment on 4 on 4 action was needed to free up assistant captain Mark Richardson for a scorcher of a wrist shot to find the back of the net. Assisted by Joey Haddad and Gleason Fournier.

The Devils could’ve been heading into the final period just one goal down had it not been for Samuel Fagemo scoring his second. The assists this time going to Jacob Moverare and Ryan Lasch.

Second Period: Cardiff Devils 2-4 Frolunda Indians

Max Friberg had almost wiped any chance of a comeback with a fifth goal early in the third period. Karl Stollery and Jacob Peterson the assisters.

Things went from bad to worse as Samuel Fagemo completed his hat-trick just 50 seconds later. Ryan Lasch with the lone assist.

Rhett Rakhshani added another goal this time on the power play. Ryan Lasch with the assist again.

Simon Hjalmarsson finished off the flurry of goals with another goal on the power play. Assisted by Brandon Gormley.

Just when the Devils thought they had escaped the relentless goalscoring of Frolunda. None other than Samuel Fagemo would top of the night with one final goal.

Third Period: Cardiff Devils 2-9 Frolunda Indians

Star One: Samuel Fagemo

Star Two: Ryan Lasch

Star Three: Brandon Gormley

The Devils exit the competition but can be proud of their 3 victories in debatably their hardest Champions Hockey League group.

I wish both Frolunda Indians and Mountfield HK the best of luck in the competition.