The Czechs were on their way to a group win in Herning. Then the USA turned it around, won 5-2 and secured first place for Switzerland. At the same time, Finland made sure they could finish second in the World Championship group in Globen.
Ice hockeyLuleå defender Frédéric Allard was record good in the Swedish Championship playoffs. Unlike last year when people wanted to get rid of him. It's the overwhelmingly biggest thing I've experienced in life, he says after the Swedish Championship gold.
SportsThe Finnish goalkeeper star Jarmo Myllys became an icon in Luleå after the SM gold in 1996. Now the hidden talent Matteus Ward, 23, can step up to the same gold level. He is in a division of his own, says Ward about the comparison.
Ice hockeyFärjestad makes a major recruitment ahead of next hockey season. Finnish goalkeeper Emil Larmi joins from Växjö, writes the SHL club on its website.
Ice hockeyVäxjö secured sudden death against Luleå with two late goals after pulling out the goalkeeper. But Luleå struck back in overtime where Pontus Andreasson became a controversial matchwinner in the 4–3 victory.
SportsIt's talked about an even and uncertain playoffs and two experts have two different gold tips. This is what former national team captain Johan Garpenlöv, Radio's sports expert, and former goalkeeper Petter Rönnqvist, TV4 expert, think about the quarterfinals and final gold winners.
Ice hockeyVäxjö shut out Örebro in the decisive quarterfinal in the Swedish Championship playoffs in ice hockey. Former Örebro player Emil Larsson scored the match-winning goal. We played very well defensively, says Växjö goalkeeper Emil Larmi after the 3–0 win.
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