Has Mora got the nerve?

It is one again time for the battle of Siljan. Mora is visiting Leksand, not only casing a automatic qualification spot  for Kvalserien, but also to win this prestigious derby. After being the in-form team, with only two losses in 15 games, Harald Lückner's men have recently started stuttering. Two defeats on the trot has put them three points behind the all important third place.

A win at Ejendals Arena would certainly get them back on track again.

The stats are however against the guests; in the last ten visits, there has only been three wins recorded. Although the last outing in Leksand, earlier this season, ended in a resounding 6-2 win for the team from the northern shores. And when it comes to these derbies, you might as well just chuck your stat books out the window and enjoy the game. A fierce competition is not only expected, but a given when these two teams meet.

 'Pardon me Sir. I am terribly sorry for bumping in to you like that.'

The first game Leksand ever played as a club was actually against Mora. MIK had a successful team and agreed to play against this newly formed Leksand outfit. After three periods, the result was 8-0 to LIF and the Mora players, not wanting to be embarrassed by these newcomers, asked if they could play a fourth period so they could reduce the defeat. This was agreed to and the game continued. At 11-0, the game was finally abandoned.

The rivalry has continued during they years and a sell out crowd is expected in Leksand for tomorrow's game.