Örebro Hockey has secured its SHL contract following a 3–1 win at home against Brynäs in the penultimate round. The team climbed to tenth place and is now in a playoff position. Coach Niklas Eriksson warns against relaxing now.
Örebro Hockey was under pressure ahead of the penultimate round in SHL but delivered a 3–1 win against Brynäs at home in Behrn Arena. It was the team's first three-pointer against Brynäs since October 2021 and the first win in seven attempts against the Gävle side. The victory secured Örebro's SHL contract for next season and placed them tenth in the table, earning a playoff spot.
After the match, forward Patrik Karlkvist expressed relief: “Now we can breathe again” and called his team “What a damn bunch”. Coach Niklas Eriksson stressed the importance of maintaining momentum: “You never know how far this can go. I really hope we don't slack off now”. The team celebrated with supporters after the win, captured in a clip from the arena.
The next challenge is the away game against Linköping on Saturday, where Örebro can secure a play-in spot and also influence Linköping's fate against HV71 in the qualifiers. The season has been dramatic for Örebro, which can now focus on playoffs instead of the relegation battle.
