Storvreta defeated Växjö Vipers 4-3 in overtime in the SM semifinal in Växjö, Sweden. The match was reportedly tight and dramatic, with nearly 2,000 spectators in attendance. Växjö Vipers took the lead in the second period through Heikki Iiskola, but Storvreta equalized to force overtime, where Gabriel Kohonen scored the decisive goal.
According to reports, Storvreta had a 3-26 goal difference against Växjö Vipers in their three meetings this season, making the close match a significant achievement for Växjö Vipers. Jonathan Nilsson of Växjö Vipers reportedly said the team needed more quality in decisive moments.
the team needed more quality in decisive moments