Emil Larmi, a goaltender for Färjestad, was absent from the team's lineup for a playoff game against Rögle. The absence came after his partner Annika Larmi announced on Instagram that the couple had experienced a third miscarriage. She reportedly wrote that her heart had been torn out and part of her had died after what they had gone through.
The couple has previously been open about both carrying the same rare genetic defect. Larmi missed training on Monday, and Färjestad has not communicated that his absence is due to injury or illness. Melker Thelin started as goaltender in the playoff game, with Måns Goos as backup.
her heart had been torn out and part of her had died after what they had gone through
Färjestad coach Cam Abbott did not confirm Larmi's participation, stating the lineup would be seen at game time and that the team has the goaltenders needed for the playoffs. The couple has a daughter born in 2023.