The semi-final between Skellefteå and Luleå was the longest ice hockey match in the history of the Swedish Championship playoffs. In the end, however, Skellefteå settled the first semi-final and emerged victorious with a score of 4–3.
Ice hockeyChristmas is approaching. Then it was the visiting team that brought a good atmosphere home before the SHL break. Saturday afternoon's match menu offered nothing but away victories.
Ice hockeyA goal with eight seconds left – and the winning goal in overtime. Reigning champion Luleå turned around a huge drama against successful newcomer Djurgården and won 3–2. Mathias Bromé, back from injury, scored the decisive goal and became the two-goal scorer.
SportsLinus Omark says that he has done his part in Luleå and successful defender Frédéric Allard's contract is expiring. But Luleå wants to keep both. He is a major reason why we stand here today, trainer Thomas Berglund says about Omark.
SportsLuleå 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.
SportsLoss at home and an injury to David Lilja. Luleå did not have much to rejoice over after 3–5 against Brynäs in the fourth Championship final. I don't think we give ourselves a real chance, says assistant coach Henrik Stridh to TV4.
SportsThe Brynäs captain Johan Larsson was critical of the refereeing in the final loss to Luleå, 1–5. We know that we will have them against us, he says.
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