Sweden's bandy men lived up to the favorite pressure. Finland was defeated with a narrow 5–3 in the World Championship final in Lidköping. "Damn nice and damn fun to finish the season in this way," says team captain Martin Karlsson to SVT.
SportsUSA's goalkeeper Zack Wynne held tight for over 18 minutes. Then the goals started pouring in. Sweden's bandy men won the World Championship semi-final in Lidköping with 22–0.
SportsSweden's bandy men were top favorites for the World Championship gold already before Friday's match. The favorite position did not decrease directly after 8–3 against arch-rival Finland, most likely opponent in Sunday's final.
SportsTop favourite Sweden started the Bandy World Championship with an expected victory. But not until after recovering from a Norwegian shock start.
SportsHammarby is clear for the Swedish Championship quarterfinal in bandy. But it required a dramatic final round – and a notable referee decision.
FootballThe reigning champion team Villa Lidköping is storming towards a fifth consecutive series victory and is chasing a goal record. Away against Gripen in Trollhättan, it was a win with 8–3, which means that Villa is up to 186 goals this season.
SportsAudience party in the stands, but on the ice, most things went against Bollnäs. Arch-rival Edsbyn won the Boxing Day derby with 6–1 after the home team conceded two own goals and missed a penalty. It's important to win a match like this, says Edsbyn's veteran Per Hellmyrs.
SportsNew coach – same goal. The bandy legend Pelle Fosshaug was however sick and missed Villa Lidköping's elite series premiere, but he got to celebrate a victory anyway. The Västgötarna won with 6–3 away against Hammarby.
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