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Visby Roma promoted to Hockeyallsvenskan after 4-1 win over Hudiksvall
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Visby Roma secured a historic promotion to the Hockeyallsvenskan for the 2026/27 season, defeating Hudiksvall 4-1 in the fourth game of the Hockeyettan final on Wednesday evening. The victory gave Visby Roma a 3-1 series win, marking the first time a Gotland-based team advances to Sweden's second-tier league. Coach Hans Särkijärvi, who returned mid-season, led the celebration on home ice.
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