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. It's clear that I would have liked to continue, but I only feel joy if it would become gold, he says.
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.
SportsA lightning start and spectacular finish. This gives Luleå a golden opportunity in the SM final series against Brynäs. The Norrbotten team can take their second SM gold at home on Thursday after 6–2 in Gävle.
SportsA 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. Overall a good match, says Luleå's Marcus Hardegård, who scored a goal and an assist, in TV4's broadcast.
SportsIt 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.
SportsBoth teams have painful memories from their latest National Championship final visits. This time, one of the teams gets its revenge. TT gives you what you need to know ahead of the National Championship finals series.
SportsFrölunda had significantly more chances. But Luleå made the most of theirs. It was enough to score the decisive goal and secure a final spot against Brynäs via a 2-0 win. We deserve to be there, says Brendan Shinnimin ahead of the final battle for the hockey gold.
SportsLuleå leveled the Swedish Championship semifinal series in ice hockey against Frölunda after a 3–2 win in an overtime thriller. Winning organizer: Linus Omark. It was perfect to decide in the sixth, he says.
SportsLinus 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. The veteran scored as early as five minutes and 21 seconds in. Then Pontus Andreasson took over the show.
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