HC Panter Falls to HK Liepāja in Quarterfinal Opener HC Panter suffered a 4-1 defeat against HK Liepāja in the opening game of the Optibet hockey league quarterfinals on March 13, 2026, at 23:00. The match, held as part of the Postimees Sport 13 broadcast, saw Liepāja establish an early lead. The Latvian side took the initiative in the first period, scoring two goals to put Panter behind. Despite a period of increased physicality and scoring opportunities for both teams in the second period, neither side managed to add to the score. Liepāja extended their advantage to 3-0 in the third period, with Rico Marder Velja scoring a goal for Panter to reduce the deficit. However, the Estonian club was unable to mount a sustained comeback. Liepāja finalized the game with a goal scored into an empty net just before the final buzzer, securing a 4-1 victory. This opening game sets the stage for a best-of-five quarterfinal series between the two teams. The loss represents a significant challenge for HC Panter as they look to advance in the competition. Topics: #game #panter #opening Post navigation THE FIRST LOOK ⟩ The bears suffered to the end and won in the quarterfinal in the first half of the extra time in Haljala Cuba freed prisoners and confirmed talks with the USA