Linus Omark of Luleå Hockey is preparing for a crucial match against Örebro Hockey on Saturday, which could be his last game with the team. According to reports from Norrländska Socialdemokraten and Kuriren, Omark, who is 39 years old and has announced plans to retire, stated that he has thought about his final match and hopes to give everything he has. He reportedly said, 'Jag kommer att ge precis allt jag har och hoppas att hockeyguden är på min sida' (I will give everything I have and hope the hockey god is on my side).
The match is described as an 'ödesmatch' (fateful match) and will take place at Coop Norrbotten Arena. Omark reportedly believes a new championship is still possible. Nerikes Allehanda reports that Örebro Hockey is one win away from reaching the SM quarterfinals, with coach Niklas Eriksson saying they aim to wear down opponents in the playoffs.
Jag kommer att ge precis allt jag har och hoppas att hockeyguden är på min sida
The sources do not specify the exact date beyond Saturday, and it is unclear if this match is part of a playoff series or a regular season game.