Kalix U18 defeated Haparanda 5-2 in a U18 Division 1 Norra A continuation men's hockey match at Norra Finans Arena in Haparanda, Sweden. The match took place on Thursday. The score was 2-0, 1-1, and 2-1 by period.
With one round remaining, Haparanda is in third place in the standings, while Kalix U18 is in second place. Kalix U18 now has four consecutive wins in the league. Erik Svedlund scored two goals for Kalix U18, including the opening goal after 14 minutes with an assist from Måns Nygård.
Other goal scorers for Kalix U18 included Hugo Stenback, John Lundberg, and Edwin Karlsson. Julius Vähä scored both goals for Haparanda. Kalix U18 has five wins in its last six matches.
Haparanda has three wins and two losses in its last five matches. This was the fourth meeting between the teams this season, with Haparanda winning the first two and Kalix U18 winning the most recent. Haparanda will next play Kiruna IF U18 away, and Kalix U18 will next play Brooklyn Tigers HF U18 at home.