It was billed as a red-hot Västerbotten derby, but Skellefteå showed no mercy. The reigning Swedish champions got off to a dream start, taking a 1–0 lead on the first shift, and ran over Björklöven 8–1 on the road.
SportsLuleå took their last chance and extended the semi-final series against arch-rivals Skellefteå in the SM playoffs. Brendan Shinnimin scored two goals as the reigning champions won the must-win match 3-2 after great drama. "This was the first step in what we are trying to do," Shinnimin told TV4 Play.
SportsFärjestad is once again on their way out of the SM playoffs already in the quarterfinals. Then coach Tomas Mitell erupted over a couple of penalties that gave a nightmare start away against Skellefteå in the 2-6 loss. We don't get a fair chance, we're completely outjudged, he says to TV4 Play.
SportsSweden had no problems winning their second match in the group stage of the Junior World Championship in Canada. Kazakhstan was a bit of a speed bump and the final score was written as 8–1.
SportsHe has no national team games - but Leksand's Dennis Altörn is clear for the Junior World Championship in ice hockey in Canada. "An incredible feeling", he says.
Ice hockeyHe scored his first SHL goal just a few days ago. In the derby against Luleå, Oskar Vuollet scored three more. It's hard to take in, says Skellefteå's 18-year-old hockey talent.
Ice hockeyYoung Skellefteå impressed when they won their home premiere against Växjö with 4–0. The reigning champions lined up with six juniors, but it was still no contest. Skellefteå started their home games in the same brilliant way as they ended the season last spring.
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