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Luleå Wins First SM Gold in 29 Years with Victory Over Brynäs

Helmets, clubs and gloves flew through the air – the supporters cheered so that the roof and walls in the home arena were about to give way. After 29 long years, Luleå gets to celebrate the SM gold again.

Luleå Wins First SM Gold in 29 Years with Victory Over Brynäs

Matteus Ward Aims for Championship Glory with Luleå in SHL Playoffs

The 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.

Matteus Ward Aims for Championship Glory with Luleå in SHL Playoffs

Jakob Silfverberg Leads Brynäs to Victory in Dramatic SM Final

Brynäs equalized the SM final series against Luleå after great drama. Jakob Silfverberg scored the match-winning goal in the 5–3 victory – after Brynäs had previously surrendered a three-goal lead.

Jakob Silfverberg Leads Brynäs to Victory in Dramatic SM Final

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to 5-1 Victory Over Brynäs

Scoring king so far in the playoffs – in the third SM final, he stepped forward as a goal scorer. Defender Frédéric Allard struck with a hat-trick when Luleå crushed Brynäs, 5–1.

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to 5-1 Victory Over Brynäs

Brynäs Edges Luleå in Overtime Thriller to Lead Championship Series

It became an extension in the first match of the SM final between Brynäs and Luleå, after 1–1 during regular time. Then Brynäs decided in the fifth period, and thus leads the final series with 1–0 in matches.

Brynäs Edges Luleå in Overtime Thriller to Lead Championship Series

Brynäs Eyes Historic Triumph in National Championship Finals

Both teams have painful memories from their latest National Championship final visits. This time, one of the teams gets its revenge.

Brynäs Eyes Historic Triumph in National Championship Finals

Skellefteå Dominates Brynäs 5-1 to Narrow Semifinal Gap

Away from home, most things went wrong. When Skellefteå turned back home, it became a major victory over Brynäs, 5–1, after a flying start.

Skellefteå Dominates Brynäs 5-1 to Narrow Semifinal Gap

Brynäs Triumphs 4-1 Over Skellefteå Despite Losing Key Player

Brynäs got a dream start to the semifinal playoffs against Skellefteå. There were chances at both ends, but in the end we won fairly deservedly, says Brynäs' Erik Källgren to TV4.

Brynäs Triumphs 4-1 Over Skellefteå Despite Losing Key Player

Brynäs Advances to Semifinals but Goalkeeper Injury Raises Concerns

Brynäs is clear for its first national championship semifinal on the men's side in eight years. The team took the first opportunity to decide the quarterfinal series against Malmö and won 5–2 away.

Brynäs Advances to Semifinals but Goalkeeper Injury Raises Concerns

Malmö Evens Series with Brynäs After Dominant 6-3 Victory

The series winner Brynäs is under pressure in the playoffs. A fiery start with three goals in just over eleven minutes by Malmö ultimately led to their second straight win, 6–3, and tied the series at 2–2.

Malmö Evens Series with Brynäs After Dominant 6-3 Victory

Timrå's defenders took the last chance – beat Brynäs

Last chance of the year – then Timrå's defenders stepped forward. The defenders showed the way when it became a 6–3 win away against the series leader Brynäs.

Timrå's defenders took the last chance – beat Brynäs

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic

1-10 in shots, 0-3 in goals. A tough start that Three Crowns never recovered from in the meeting with the Czech Republic in the Karjala Tournament.

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic

Frölunda won the top match

Frölunda enters the national team break as leaders of the SHL series. Four goals in the final period against Brynäs resulted in 5–2 – and the profile Carl Klingberg stepped out of the penalty box and scored one of the goals.

Frölunda won the top match

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Four debutants are included when Three Crowns start the season ahead of the home World Championship. But top scorer Axel Sandin Pellikka, Skellefteå, is missing.

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Brynäs suffers double setback: injury and defeat

Brynäs suffered a double blow in the away game against Växjö. A 0-3 loss - and goalkeeper star Erik Källgren was forced to leave after more than half the game.

Brynäs suffers double setback: injury and defeat