Luleå and Frölunda have qualified for the Champions Hockey League final after winning their semifinals. The final is set for March 3, eleven years after their first meeting in the tournament. Luleå defeated Zug while Frölunda eliminated Brynäs.
Luleå and Frölunda met in the very first CHL final eleven years ago. Luleå won that final 4–2, while Frölunda has since reached four more finals and won them all. Luleå has appeared in one additional final during that time.
The two Swedish teams will face off again in this year's final on March 3, after both advanced from the semifinals. Luleå defeated Swiss side Zug 6–4 on aggregate. In the first leg away, Luleå won 3–2, despite having to buy new sticks in Zug as their own had gone missing with a flight. In the return leg at home on Tuesday, Luleå led 3–0 after just five minutes of the second period. Zug pulled two goals back but never got closer.
Frölunda advanced by beating Brynäs 2–0 away and 2–2 at home. Both of Frölunda's goals across the two matches were scored by Isac Heens.
This final revives the rivalry between the two SHL teams in one of Europe's most prestigious club competitions.
