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Frédéric Allard Shines as MVP in Swedish Championship Playoffs Victory

Luleå defender Frédéric Allard was record good in the Swedish Championship playoffs. Unlike last year when people wanted to get rid of him.

Frédéric Allard Shines as MVP in Swedish Championship Playoffs Victory

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.

Luleå Wins First SM Gold in 29 Years with Victory Over Brynäs

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to SM Final Series Lead

Luleå took hold of the SM final series against Brynäs – with a highly unexpected match winner. Afterwards, the hat-trick shooter and defenseman Frédéric Allard was praised.

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to SM Final Series Lead

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to 5-1 Victory Over Brynäs

Scoring king so far in the playoffs – in the third SM final, he stepped forward as a goal scorer. Defender Frédéric Allard struck with a hat-trick when Luleå crushed Brynäs, 5–1.

Frédéric Allard's Hat-Trick Leads Luleå to 5-1 Victory Over Brynäs

Pontus Andreasson Shines Despite Tough Hit in Luleå's Victory

He scored a goal and set up another, was tackled and had to leave the ice – before he came back into play only to be substituted again. It was a nasty and tough tackle I got, nice anyway that it went fairly well, says Pontus Andreasson after Luleå's final win away against Brynäs.

Pontus Andreasson Shines Despite Tough Hit in Luleå's Victory

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 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 Dominates Frölunda 5-1, Nears Ice Hockey Final

Luleå has the "match ball" in the SM semifinal series in ice hockey after having crushed Frölunda in the fifth match with 5–1. It was a damn good match by us, says Pontus Andreasson.

Luleå Dominates Frölunda 5-1, Nears Ice Hockey Final

Teenager Ivar Stenberg Ties Record as Frölunda Levels Semifinal Series

Luleå had contact and chased an equalizer. Then Frölunda decided with two goals in 31 seconds and via 5–2 on away ice, it is now tied at 1–1 in the SM semifinal series.

Teenager Ivar Stenberg Ties Record as Frölunda Levels Semifinal Series

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

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

Luleå is the first team to qualify for the semifinals in the National Championship playoffs. After a new overtime drama against Växjö, they won 3–2 and a total of 4–1 in the quarterfinal series.

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

Luleå Edges Växjö in Overtime Thriller with Controversial Goal

Växjö secured sudden death against Luleå with two late goals after pulling out the goalkeeper. But Luleå struck back in overtime where Pontus Andreasson became a controversial matchwinner in the 4–3 victory.

Luleå Edges Växjö in Overtime Thriller with Controversial Goal

Luleå Triumphs 4-0 Over Växjö After Costly Penalty in Quarterfinals

The first quarterfinal between Luleå and Växjö was long even and tight. Then Växjö's Erik Martinsson got a brain fade when he took a match penalty – and Luleå could win with 4–0.

Luleå Triumphs 4-0 Over Växjö After Costly Penalty in Quarterfinals

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Four debutants are included when Three Crowns start the season ahead of the home World Championship. But top scorer Axel Sandin Pellikka, Skellefteå, is missing.

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out