Tex Williamsson, Nybro's veteran goalkeeper, suffered another injury during the quarterfinal against BIK Karlskoga. He left the game after being hit by forward Hampus Plato, with the score tied at 1-1. Nybro conceded two quick goals following the substitution.
Tex Williamsson has faced persistent injury setbacks this season. He missed the early games and returned on December 5, only to suffer a concussion immediately. He was back in action by February 16, playing a key role in Nybro's late push to finish sixth in the standings and qualify for the playoffs. In the quarterfinal match against BIK Karlskoga, misfortune struck again. During a transition play, BIK forward Hampus Plato fell towards the goal, and Williamsson dove to block the puck. Plato collided with him in the upper body, leaving the goalkeeper on the ice before he exited. Nybro then inserted Hugo Hävelid in net, with the score at 1-1 at that moment. TV4 expert commentator Fredrik Söderström described the incident: “Det där är rejält olyckligt för Nybro och otroligt trist för Tex. Han har gjort en mycket bra match så här långt.” Shortly after the change, BIK Karlskoga scored to lead 2-1, followed by another goal for a 3-1 advantage minutes later. The injury raises concerns about another extended absence for the experienced keeper.
