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Stefan Nilsson Reflects on Luleå's Potential Championship Win

He was team captain in 1996 and is one of the architects behind the Luleå team that can bring home the Championship gold. But a year ago, Stefan "Skuggan" Nilsson got fired as sports manager.

Stefan Nilsson Reflects on Luleå's Potential Championship Win

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

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

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

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

Luleå Advances to SM Final with 2-0 Victory Over Frölunda

Frölunda had significantly more chances. But Luleå made the most of theirs.

Luleå Advances to SM Final with 2-0 Victory Over Frölunda

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

Guide: Everything before the SM Quarterfinals

Will the success continue for the newcomer and series winner Brynäs? Or will Malmö do a Rögle and bring down the Gävle team? Can Skellefteå defend the Swedish Championship gold?.

Guide: Everything before the SM Quarterfinals