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Brynäs wins first women's hockey championship in Sweden

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  • Brynäs IF won its first Swedish women's hockey championship after defeating Frölunda 6-2.
  • The victory came in the third final game, sweeping the series 3-0 in front of 6,851 spectators.
  • Viivi Vainikka scored two goals, and the team had previously lost seven championship finals.

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

Jenny Antonsson

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