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Luleå Hockey advances to playoffs, faces rival Skellefteå in series

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  • Luleå Hockey advances to playoffs and will face rival Skellefteå
  • Linus Omark's daughters attend games and are in the locker room
  • Omark's career extended at age 39, but playoff duration uncertain

The playoff advancement means Luleå will face their arch-rival Skellefteå in a series, though the exact start date has not been announced. According to Kuriren, Linus Omark described that his daughters Stella and Helma, aged nine and seven respectively, attend every home game. They are also in the locker room after games, where, according to Kuriren, Omark described them as wreaking havoc at full speed.

According to Kuriren, Omark described that Stella and Helma believe their father wins the championship every year, a notion he finds amusing. At 39 years old, Omark's career is extended by the playoff run, but how many games remain is uncertain. According to Kuriren, Omark described feeling fun about getting to play, highlighting the personal significance of this postseason.

They are starting to get a little spoiled – they think you win the gold every year.

Linus Omark, Luleå Hockey player

They are there every home game.

Linus Omark, Luleå Hockey player

They are in the locker room and wreaking havoc. It's full speed there.

Linus Omark, Luleå Hockey player

It feels fun that I get to play.

Linus Omark, Luleå Hockey player
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