Guide: Everything before the SM Quarterfinals
Will the success continue for the newcomer and series winner Brynäs? Or will Malmö do a Rögle and bring down the Gävle team? Can Skellefteå defend the Swedish Championship gold?
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Växjö Shut Out Örebro – Larsson Sank Old Team
Växjö shut out Örebro in the decisive quarterfinal in the Swedish Championship playoffs in ice hockey. Former Örebro player Emil Larsson scored the match-winning goal. We played very well defensively, says Växjö goalkeeper Emil Larmi after the 3–0 win.
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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. Everyone has really believed in this from the start, says superstar Michelle Karvinen.
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Historic Goal Scorer: "It's Incredibly Fun"
She scored Frölunda's first goal ever. Three years later, Andrea Dalen celebrates the Swedish Championship gold – as a two-goal scorer in the decisive final against Luleå. I'm so proud of everyone who has been involved and contributed to the journey, she says.
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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. It's impossible to describe. It's a dream that comes true, says team captain Hanna Olsson.
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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. It's everyone against us, even the referees, she says in SVT.
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Öberg's crazy evening – shot Malmö to the playoffs
Rögle were on their way to securing the sixth and final guaranteed quarterfinal spot in the SHL playoffs. Then Linus Öberg stepped into action. First, he equalized, then he scored the winning goal – 3–2 – for Malmö in overtime. Actually, it was mostly about desperation. Get the pucks on goal and attack, he says.
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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. Now, giant Luleå awaits in the final series.
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