Tornado Luxembourg continued its red-hot start to 2025 with a commanding 6-3 victory over Français Volants in Paris on Saturday night. Extending their winning streak to four games, Tornado once again proved that they can go toe-to-toe with the best teams in the group.

This was a game of relentless determination, as Tornado came back three times before taking full control in the final period. Justus Haavanlammi stole the show, delivering a four-point night (2 goals, 2 assists) and leading the charge for Tornado’s offensive explosion.

Head coach Christer Eriksson praised the team’s discipline, teamwork, and mentality:
"Good team spirit, teamwork, and patience—every game now. We are creating chances, and the whole team is involved in the scoring. When everyone sticks to the plan and works hard, we can live with some mistakes because the other guys cover up."

Tornado’s defensive execution was equally impressive, as they completely neutralized Français Volants’ top scorer, Oleg Kuzmin, holding him to 0 points—a crucial achievement against one of the league’s deadliest offensive threats. Eriksson acknowledged the team’s ability to shut things down:
"Yes, we closed well tonight." Another standout performance came from goaltender Jesse Miquel, who stepped up in key moments to keep Tornado in control. Additionally, Tornado’s penalty kill was flawless, successfully handling five penalties without conceding a goal—an area where the team has significantly improved.

Standings Situation Heats Up

The first, and certainly not least, piece of news is that the Tornado has now secured a spot in the playoffs! With this huge road win, Tornado continues to hold 5th place in the standings, maintaining a two-point lead over Orléans. However, the battle for positioning is far from over.

Next weekend, Tornado faces Courbevoie, who currently sit 6 points ahead in 4th place—a crucial position that would grant home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. If Tornado can grab another win on the road, they could cut that gap to just three points before returning home for their final two regular-season games against Rouen and Dijon, the last two teams in the group.

This means Tornado still has a realistic shot at climbing to 4th place before the playoffs, securing home-ice advantage and giving their fans another unforgettable postseason experience at Kockelscheuer [Get your ticket].

Tornado fans, the team is rolling at the perfect time —the playoffs are getting closer, and this squad is looking more dangerous with every game! Let’s keep the energy up and push for an even stronger finish!