Luleå on the move – second straight away victory
Christmas 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.
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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. Brynäs was defeated in the sixth SM final with 5–2.
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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. He is in a division of his own, says Ward about the comparison.
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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.
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Sweden Seeks Redemption Against Northern Ireland After Luxembourg Loss
The national football team is with its back against the wall after the 0-1 debacle against Luxembourg. Therefore, Tuesday evening's meeting with Northern Ireland suddenly takes on a completely different significance. It's good that we have the chance to bounce back, says national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.
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British tourists' dream of winter wonderland melted away
Rain and slush instead of snow, an angry reindeer and a fake Santa. British tourists who had set their sights on a sparkling winter landscape with sleigh rides in Santa's homeland, have left "stressed and disappointed", report British media.
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