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Luleå defeats Örebro 6–2 in SHL playoff eighth-final opener
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Reigning SHL champions Luleå came from behind to defeat Örebro 6–2 in the first best-of-three eighth-final playoff game at Behrn Arena. Luleå scored four goals in under eight minutes during the second period to seize control, with the next match set for Thursday in Luleå. Örebro coach Niklas Eriksson lambasted his team's errors and lack of readiness.
Canadian center Josh Dickinson will leave Rögle after this season and play for Örebro next year, according to Expressen. The 28-year-old had drawn interest from HV71 and Djurgården. In Örebro, he is expected to take a top role under new head coach Martin Filander.
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Tony Mårtensson has stepped down as assistant sports director at Linköping HC after colleague Peter Jakobsson was dismissed. According to reports, he is now a candidate for a similar position at Örebro HK. The interest arises as Örebro battles to stay in the SHL.