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Rögle BK clinches SHL final spot with 3-2 thriller over Växjö Lakers in semifinal game 5
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Rögle BK advanced to the SHL SM final after a dramatic 3-2 victory in game five of the semifinals at Vida Arena against Växjö Lakers, winning the series 4-1. Fredrik Olofsson's game-winner survived video review, while a late Växjö goal was disallowed. Rögle's defensive strength and goaltending set up a clash with Skellefteå starting April 23.
Oliver Bohm has retired from his playing career and rejoined Växjö Lakers in a new role. The 34-year-old former defenseman will serve as the club's materialförvaltare starting next season.
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Växjö Lakers have secured the services of 24-year-old Finnish center Matias Mäntykivi on a two-year contract for the upcoming SHL season. The player arrives from Ilves in Finland's Liiga league.
Rögle BK captain Anton Bengtsson and Växjö Lakers assistant captain Dennis Rasmussen traded blows late in the second period of Game 4 of their SHL playoff semifinal, earning match penalties. Rögle won the game 4-1 in Ängelholm, taking a 3-1 series lead. Neither player faces further discipline.
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Rögle BK beat Växjö Lakers 4-1 in game four of the SHL playoff semifinals at home in Ängelholm—their first home win in the series—taking a 3-1 lead. Three quick goals in the first period set the tone after Växjö goaltender Adam Åhman was injured just 32 seconds in. Rögle can clinch a finals spot Thursday in Växjö, while coach Björn Hellkvist vowed to push to a seventh game.