Friborg Dominates Davos in Season-Best 4-0 Victory, Fueled by De La Rose’s brilliance
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Friborg-Gotteron delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, December 7, 2025, defeating league-leading Davos 4-0 in a game hailed by coach roger Rönnberg as “one of the best matches” of the season. A dominant display, punctuated by a two-goal performance from Jacob de la Rose, solidifies Friborg’s position among the top teams in the National League.
A Statement Win for the Dragons
The victory over Davos was a testament to the team’s evolving mentality, according to Rönnberg. “We went for it,” Rönnberg recounted, highlighting a newfound confidence within his squad. This aggressive mindset, he explained, is a key element he’s been instilling since the start of the season.
De La Rose Finds His Scoring Touch
Jacob de la Rose is rapidly becoming a pivotal player for Friborg. After a slow start to the season, with six points in his first 21 matches, the forward has exploded with twelve points in his last eleven games. The coaching staff attributes this resurgence to his recovery from a previous injury. “With his injury last season, he was not able to train as well this summer,” the coach noted, adding that de la Rose is now in “excellent” form.
De la Rose himself credits both hard work and strong team chemistry. “If you continue to work well and get to the right place, the puck will go to the bottom,” he stated. He also emphasized the crucial role of his teammates in creating scoring opportunities. The third goal of the game, a particularly stunning play, exemplified this synergy. A behind-the-back pass from Sandro Schmid found Marcus Sörensen, who unselfishly passed to de la rose for the finish. “I’ve been playing with Marcus for so long that I knew he was going to try to pass me,” de la Rose explained.
Looking ahead: National Team Break and Championship Aspirations
Friborg will enter the national team break tied for third place with Lausanne, boasting a record of 25 wins in 32 games. Rönnberg expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “I am more happy with the performance than with our position.”
De la Rose will join the Swedish national team for the Euro Hockey Tour, an experience he hopes will build on his current momentum. However, he acknowledged a realistic assessment of his chances for Olympic contention. “For the Olympic Games, there will just be guys from the NHL,” he conceded. “I have no chance and I’m not focusing on that.”
A more attainable goal is a potential spot on the Swedish roster for the World championship, which may be hosted in Friborg next May. “For the moment, I am focused on my season with Friborg and if I play well enough, I might have my chance, we will see,” de la Rose said, expressing a desire to extend his season at the BCF Arena.
here is the current National League standings as of December 7, 2025:
- HC Davos 32 44 71 2
- Lausanne HC 31 27 59 3
- HC Fribourg-Gotteron 32 25 59 4
- HC Lugano 30 21 53 5
- Genève-Servette HC 32 -3 53 6
- Rapperswil-Jona Lakers 32 -5 52 7
- ZSC Lions 31 16 49 8
- EV Zoug 29 14 79 9
- SCL Tigers 31 -5 39 10
- EHC Bienne 31 -10 38 11
- HC Ambri-Piotta 31 -27 37 12
- SC Berne 31 -11 36 13
- EHC Kloten 30 -22 34 14
- HC Ajoie 31 -5 12 4.
