It goes fast in hockey, as the saying goes.
National team forward Mathias Bromé, who has played both Olympic Games and World Championship, can attest to that.
Last season, the star unexpectedly ended up in Örebro's penalty box after a disagreement with coach Niklas Eriksson.
After a lengthy process that took two months, he was bought out of his remaining four-year contract and signed a equally long agreement with Luleå, valid until the summer of 2028.
Lures from Switzerland
There, he has been successful with 19 goals and 39 points during the regular season and 5 goals and 7 points so far in the playoffs.
It's clear that I've had a good development and a good season. It's nice to be able to bounce back and deliver as I have done this year. But overall, I've let go of what has been and moved on in life. I'm really enjoying it up here and we have a great team, says the 30-year-old forward.
Despite his long contract with Luleå, there are already speculations that he might leave. According to Expressen, he has a clause in his contract for a move to Switzerland. However, it would have to be activated no later than April 30, as the final series may still be ongoing.
Bromé's season has sparked interest in the Alpine country, where he previously played a season in Davos.
I have no comments on that right now, I'm here and trying to win a Swedish Championship gold, that's the only thing I'm focusing on right now, says Bromé, whose Luleå leads the final series against Brynäs 2-1 in matches ahead of Saturday's fourth match in Norrbotten.
"Magical"
Luleå is thirsting for a Swedish Championship gold. Even though the Norrbotten team is often a top contender, it has only resulted in one gold, in 1996, despite 41 consecutive seasons in the SHL.
The supporters are doing everything to help their team. In Wednesday's 5-1 win, the pressure in the home arena was something out of the ordinary.
It's going to be sold out and a hell of a pressure, I'm looking forward to that. It was magical (on Wednesday), they held a party 45 minutes before the match started and kept it going throughout the game. We appreciate them and I think they appreciate us, says Bromé.
Final 1: Brynäs–Luleå 2–1 after overtime.
Final 2: Brynäs–Luleå 2–5.
Final 3: Luleå–Brynäs 5–1.
Final 4, April 26: Luleå–Brynäs (15.15).
Final 5, April 28: Brynäs–Luleå (20.00).
Ev final 6, May 1: Luleå–Brynäs (14.00).
Ev final 7, May 3: Brynäs–Luleå (15.15).
