Luleå HF
Skellefteå advances to SHL final without star duo
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Skellefteå AIK defeated Luleå 2-1 in game five of the SHL semifinals to reach the SM final, despite missing Jonathan Pudas and Pär Lindholm. Luleå forward Linus Omark announced his retirement after the loss. Pudas was named SHL's best defenseman for the third time.
Skellefteå AIK overcame an early deficit to defeat Luleå Hockey 3-1 in game three of their SHL semifinal series, grabbing a commanding 3-0 lead. The reigning champions are one win away from the SM final, with Luleå facing elimination on Monday. The match featured intense physical play, including a hard hit on Skellefteå's Rickard Hugg.
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Frölunda responded to their first quarterfinal loss by crushing Luleå 7-0 in Scandinavium, evening the series at 1-1. Filip Cederqvist recorded 2 goals and 2 assists and reclaimed his ”Älgen” goal celebration after prior mockery. Several match penalties were issued during the game.