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Luleå Aims to Retain Omark and Allard After Championship Win

Linus 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.

Luleå Aims to Retain Omark and Allard After Championship Win

Linus Omark Ends Luleå Career After Winning European Championship Gold

Linus Omark got his long-awaited gold medal. But now it's over.

Linus Omark Ends Luleå Career After Winning European Championship Gold

Luleå Celebrates Ice Hockey Gold with World's Best Fans

Luleå got to celebrate the Swedish Championship gold in ice hockey after 29 years. Then it was a hug party with the supporters on the ice.

Luleå Celebrates Ice Hockey Gold with World's Best Fans

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

Linus Omark Anticipates Thrilling SM Gold Match for Luleå

Three years ago, everything went wrong. Now Linus Omark is back there again – his Luleå can fix the gold medal on home ground.

Linus Omark Anticipates Thrilling SM Gold Match for Luleå

Victor Söderström Continues Playing Despite Controversial Hit in SM Final

Brynäs defender Victor Söderström made a hit on Luleå's Brian O'Neill in the fifth SM final. The move did not result in any penalty and after the match it was clear that the 24-year-old would not be reported to the disciplinary board – and will therefore be able to play for the rest of the final series.

Victor Söderström Continues Playing Despite Controversial Hit in SM Final

Luleå Nears SM Gold After Dominant Win Over Brynäs

A lightning start and spectacular finish. This gives Luleå a golden opportunity in the SM final series against Brynäs.

Luleå Nears SM Gold After Dominant Win Over Brynäs

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to SM Final Series Lead

Luleå took hold of the SM final series against Brynäs – with a highly unexpected match winner. Afterwards, the hat-trick shooter and defenseman Frédéric Allard was praised.

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to SM Final Series Lead

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

Luleå Dominates Brynäs 5-2 in Second SM Final in Gävle

A bottom slap for Brynäs, a show of strength from Luleå. The Norrbottens were superior despite being away and won the second SM final with 5–2.

Luleå Dominates Brynäs 5-2 in Second SM Final in Gävle

Luleå Dominates Frölunda 5-1, Nears Ice Hockey Final

Luleå has the "match ball" in the SM semifinal series in ice hockey after having crushed Frölunda in the fifth match with 5–1. It was a damn good match by us, says Pontus Andreasson.

Luleå Dominates Frölunda 5-1, Nears Ice Hockey Final

Omark fixed Luleå win - in the sixth period

Luleå leveled the Swedish Championship semifinal series in ice hockey against Frölunda after a 3–2 win in an overtime thriller. Winning organizer: Linus Omark.

Omark fixed Luleå win - in the sixth period

Omark Returns Strong as Andreasson Extends Goal Streak in Luleå Win

Linus Omark, 38, missed Luleå's quarterfinal series against Växjö due to injury. In the first semifinal against Frölunda, he was back – and with a bang.

Omark Returns Strong as Andreasson Extends Goal Streak in Luleå Win

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

Luleå is the first team to qualify for the semifinals in the National Championship playoffs. After a new overtime drama against Växjö, they won 3–2 and a total of 4–1 in the quarterfinal series.

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

Luleå Triumphs 4-0 Over Växjö After Costly Penalty in Quarterfinals

The first quarterfinal between Luleå and Växjö was long even and tight. Then Växjö's Erik Martinsson got a brain fade when he took a match penalty – and Luleå could win with 4–0.

Luleå Triumphs 4-0 Over Växjö After Costly Penalty in Quarterfinals

Experts Weigh In: Who Will Claim Hockey Gold in Sweden?

It'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.

Experts Weigh In: Who Will Claim Hockey Gold in Sweden?

Strange own goal when Leksand fell

Leksand scored the most goals. Luleå won the match anyway.

Strange own goal when Leksand fell

SHL Debut for Marcus Eriksson at 39 Years Old: "Crazy Unexpected"

He has scored points for many years in the top division – but never got the chance in SHL. Until now.

SHL Debut for Marcus Eriksson at 39 Years Old: "Crazy Unexpected"

He's pointed out as the scoring king in the SHL

He has been top four twice in the last three seasons. Maybe it's time to take the throne as SHL's scoring king now? I hope so, says Örebro star Patrik Karlkvist.

He's pointed out as the scoring king in the SHL