The SHL semifinals are underway, featuring a hot northern derby between Luleå Hockey and Skellefteå AIK that divides northern Sweden into two clear camps. Kurt Larsson, an 84-year-old fan, follows the two northernmost SHL teams slavishly, wearing a cap with Skellefteå AIK's emblem on his head and a scarf in Luleå's colors around his neck. According to SVT Norrbotten, Kurt Larsson described having feelings and sympathies for both teams.
He added that his heart beats a little more for Skellefteå, but he was very happy when Luleå won the SM gold last spring. According to SVT Norrbotten, Kurt Larsson described being a little troublemaker. It remains unknown which team is leading in the SHL semifinal series between Luleå Hockey and Skellefteå AIK, and how common it is for fans in northern Sweden to support both teams.
I have feelings and sympathies for both teams. It's impossible to choose. It's the two teams we have here in the north. But maybe my heart beats a little, little more for Skellefteå. But I was very happy when Luleå won the SM gold last spring.
Well, I'm happy whichever team wins. I also like the game itself and the battle.
It irritates some. But I've always been a little troublemaker so I can offer that, he says with a twinkle in his eye.