Roger Rönnberg is in his first season as head coach of Fribourg-Gottéron, having previously coached Frölunda for 12 seasons. According to Hockeysverige, Rönnberg described his move to Switzerland as an opportunity to work with a club that wanted to change its culture from the ground up. He noted that the players share values he holds and that they have met in a positive hockey bubble. Rönnberg also acknowledged the challenge of changing a culture, which requires stepping outside comfort zones.
The final series between Fribourg-Gottéron and HC Davos is tied 2-2 after five matches. In game five, Fribourg-Gottéron led 3-0 in the first period, but Davos rallied to force overtime. Lucas Wallmark scored two goals and had one assist for Fribourg, while Adam Tambellini netted the overtime winner for Davos. The series remains tight as both teams vie for the championship.
Fribourg-Gottéron won game three of the final series 3-2 in double overtime, with Julien Sprunger scoring the winning goal. In that game, Lucas Wallmark received a match penalty for slashing Filip Zadina but was not suspended. The incident did not lead to further disciplinary action, and Wallmark continued to play in subsequent games.
Rönnberg's coaching staff includes Rikard Franzén as an assistant coach for Fribourg-Gottéron. According to Hockeysverige, Rönnberg praised Franzén as an anchor who understands both Swedish and Swiss hockey cultures, calling him a very good coach with immense experience. On the opposing side, Klas Östman serves as an assistant coach for HC Davos.
The series schedule for the remaining games has not been fully disclosed, but the best-of-seven final continues with the next game expected to be crucial. Both teams have opportunities to clinch the title.