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Got Criticism – but Three Seasons Were Enough for Gold

The critics thought that Frölunda's women's initiative started too late. Three years later, the club has taken its first national championship gold.

Got Criticism – but Three Seasons Were Enough for Gold

Frölunda takes historic gold: "It's magical"

From start to SM gold in three seasons. Frölunda's ladies defeated the top team Luleå in three straight matches and secured a historic gold via 3–2 in front of a record audience.

Frölunda takes historic gold: "It's magical"

The Anger After the Final Loss: "Everyone Hates Luleå"

Frölunda has one hand on the championship title for the first time in the club's history after 2–1 on Friday, and 2–0 in matches. But it has not been a fair final series, thinks Luleå's Savannah Norcross.

The Anger After the Final Loss: "Everyone Hates Luleå"

Luleå Goalkeeper Knocked Out – Then Frölunda Won

First, Luleå goalkeeper Sara Grahn was knocked out and forced to leave. Then Frölunda's Michelle Karvinen decided – and gave the Gothenburg team a dream start to the National Championship final.

Luleå Goalkeeper Knocked Out – Then Frölunda Won

Frölunda's luck – clear for historic national championship final

Frölunda is in its first National Championship final on the women's side. It was a win in the fifth and decisive semifinal over Brynäs with 5–2.

Frölunda's luck – clear for historic national championship final

The goalie kept a clean sheet again

No luck for a continuation – but Luleå's goalkeeper Frida Axell won and kept a clean sheet despite the negative message. It's always fun to keep a clean sheet, she says to TV4 Play after the 3–0 win over Djurgården.

The goalie kept a clean sheet again

The winning streak lives on – decided with seconds to spare

Frölunda secured their eighth straight win in SDHL on Sunday evening – but it was a long time coming. The first – and only – goal of the hockey match against SDE didn't come until 38 seconds were left to play in the third period.

The winning streak lives on – decided with seconds to spare