According to major media reports, Mathias Bromé was voted best player of Luleå Hockey for the previous season, with 59% of voters giving him a rating of 4 out of 5. Luleå Hockey played 79 matches this season due to participation in the CHL.
The third quarterfinal match between Luleå and Frölunda was dramatic. Luleå reached the SM quarterfinals against Frölunda after playing three matches against Örebro. In the first quarterfinal match, Luleå took the lead with a goal by Eetu Koivistoinen, deflected off Frölunda defenseman Linus Högberg's skate. Frölunda equalized to 1-1 in the first period on a goal by Filip Cederqvist, assisted by Max Lindholm. Luleå took a 2-1 lead in the second period on a goal by Isac Hedqvist. Frölunda equalized to 2-2 early in the third period on a goal by Noah Dower Nilsson. Luleå defenseman Pontus Själin blocked seven shots in the match. According to Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Mathias Bromé described that Luleå spent a lot of time in their own zone but were compact, and that Frölunda had two breakaways, one in the first period and one in overtime.
Hockey is a special sport and we are often judged by how many points we score, so it feels fun to get appreciation for my hard work.
Frölunda had only four wins in their last 16 regular season games and had a nine-day rest before the quarterfinal series.
We spent a lot of time in our zone, but were compact and they didn't have many dangerous chances.
They had two breakaways. One in the first period and one in overtime. Otherwise it was mostly shots from outside, but we have to find a way to stop them earlier.