Brynäs IF won its first Swedish women's hockey championship on Friday in Gävle, Sweden, defeating Frölunda 6–2 in the third final game to secure the title with a 3–0 series sweep. According to sources including SVT Sport and Gefle Dagblad, the victory came after Brynäs had lost seven previous championship finals. The game was attended by 6,851 spectators at Montitor ERP Arena.
Viivi Vainikka scored two goals in the win, and Jenny Antonsson reportedly said the championship meant everything to the team. Frölunda took an early lead with a goal from Felizia Wikner-Zienkiewicz, but Brynäs responded with goals from players including Tilde Sundnäs Grillfors and Jenniina Nylund to secure the victory.
the championship meant everything to the team