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Luleå replaces goalie Ward after Frölunda scores third goal

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  • Luleå replaced goalie Matteus Ward after Frölunda scored to lead 3-0.
  • Ward had a save percentage of 70 when he was pulled for Joel Lassinantti.
  • Goalie coach Gusten Törnqvist reportedly said the change gave Lassinantti playing time.

During a hockey game, Luleå replaced goalie Matteus Ward after Frölunda scored to make it 3-0. The goal came six minutes into the second period from Max Friberg. Ward had a save percentage of 70 at the time.

Luleå put in Joel Lassinantti as the new goalie. Goalie coach Gusten Törnqvist reportedly explained the decision, saying Ward had played a lot recently and it was a good opportunity for Lassinantti to get minutes. The sources do not specify the exact date or location of the game, only that it occurred.

Ward had played a lot recently and it was a good opportunity for Lassinantti to get minutes.

Gusten Törnqvist, Goalie coach

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