Hudiksvall, as a heavy favorite, won 6-1 against Strömsbro despite missing first goalkeeper Kristers Steinbergs, according to multiple reports. The final score was Strömsbro–Hudiksvall 4–7 (2–1, 1–3, 1–3), with Strömsbro leading for the first time in Tuesday's match but ultimately losing, ending their season. This victory capped a dominant playoff performance, with Hudiksvall sweeping the series clean and advancing decisively.
Key players drove Hudiksvall's scoring surge, with Loa Milfors scoring two goals for Hudiksvall in the match against Strömsbro, according to multiple reports. Sebastian Walfridsson scored the decisive goal for Hudiksvall against Strömsbro, while Lucas Thorstensson had three assists for Hudiksvall against Strömsbro, both according to multiple reports. On the Strömsbro side, Abbe Broberg scored a goal for Strömsbro, reducing the score to 4–7, according to multiple reports, but it was not enough to stem Hudiksvall's offensive momentum.
Strömsbro was strongest in the first period, winning it 2–1 against Hudiksvall, but Hudiksvall crushed Strömsbro yesterday and the total score was passed already in the second period, according to research sources. This shift in momentum underscored Hudiksvall's ability to rally after a slow start, turning the game around with a relentless attack that overwhelmed Strömsbro's defenses. Hudiksvall's recent form in the last five matches is 0 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses, according to research sources, but this playoff performance contrasts sharply with that slump.
Hudiksvall swept clean in the regular season with 105 points, 18 more than second-place Boden, according to research sources, and has 34 consecutive wins ahead of this match series, according to research sources. In other northern playoff action, Hudiksvall won 6–1 against Lindlöven in a Hockeyettan northern final match, according to multiple reports. It was Hudiksvall's fifth consecutive win against Lindlöven, with Jesper Wiberg scoring the decisive goal for Hudiksvall against Lindlöven, both according to multiple reports.
The next match in the Hudiksvall–Lindlöven series is on April 7 at 19:00, according to multiple reports, with week 49 featuring matches against top 6 competitors, starting with Lindlöven away, according to research sources. The northern playoffs started with uneven matches, indicating a potentially dull stretch except for one series, according to multiple reports. Boden won 6–1 against Kalix in the northern playoffs, and Sundsvall gave Borlänge a lesson in playoff hockey with two straight 6–2 wins earlier in the week, both according to multiple reports.
Favorites in the north have shown a significant class difference against lower-ranked teams, according to multiple reports. Lindlöven vs. Forshaga was a tight and heated match, with Lindlöven winning 5–2 after two late empty-net goals, according to multiple reports.
Sundsvall lost to Hudiksvall on Monday and is eliminated from the Hockeyettan northern semifinal, according to multiple reports. On Hockey Day, Strömsbro's youth teams celebrated successes, with Strömsbro U13 winning DM gold on Hockey Day against Brynäs IF, according to research sources. Strömsbro U15 won the final on Hockey Day after penalties against GGIK/Sätra, and Strömsbro U18 Div1 won DM Gold with a 6-1 win against Huge/Skutskär, both according to research sources.
In a U18 regional west continuation match, Strömsbro won 8–1 against Hudiksvall, according to multiple reports, with Gustav Ytterbom as a two-goal scorer for Strömsbro in the 6-0 win against Hudiksvall, according to research sources. William Aflarenko scored the deciding goal for Strömsbro in the 6-0 win against Hudiksvall, and Gustav Ytterbom scored to make it 0-4 in the second period with assists from Theodor Westland and Noah Lahtinen, both according to research sources. Mille Thunman scored to make it 0-5 in the second period with assists from Ludvig Eklund and Gustav Ytterbom, according to research sources.
Strömsbro's new table position is fourth place, while Hudiksvall is in tenth and last place, according to research sources. Strömsbro was eighth in the table 23 days ago but has improved, according to research sources. The teams will meet again on March 5 at Testebo Arena, according to research sources, with Hudiksvall playing against Lindlöven J18 away on February 1 at 11:00, and Strömsbro playing against Borlänge at home on February 1 at 16:45, according to research sources.
The match between home team Strömsbro and visiting Borlänge ended the winning streak for Borlänge, according to research sources. Borlänge fell against Strömsbro in U18 regional, with the third period being decisive, according to research sources. HHC decided the quarterfinal against Strömsbro, with all eleven goals shown in a video, according to research sources.
The team is qualified for Play-In (Eighth-final) and will face Väsby, who finished 8th in the series, according to research sources. Hudiksvall's dominant playoff performance highlights their resilience and strategic depth, positioning them as strong contenders in upcoming matches.