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  Sunne IK Esport are the SCL 2025 6v6 Swedish Champions after stunning the top-seeded Spartan Family with a clean 3–0 series sweep in the grand final. With relentless discipline, smart execution, and clutch performances, Sunne capped off their incredible playoff run with total control.   🏆 Finals Results Game 1: Sunne IK Esport 3–2 OT Spartan Family Sunne IK Esport opened the SCL 2025 final with a dramatic 3–2 double-overtime win over Spartan Family. It was a tight contest throughout, but Sunne found the edge in the extra frame to claim the series opener. The first period set the tone with back-and-forth momentum. Fredrik @Larzzon96 Larsson struck first for Sunne at 12:27, finishing off a smooth sequence from David @DAFA_03 Halvorsen and Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg. Spartan hit back almost immediately—just under two minutes later—when Mikael @Mikzu-_- Håkansson equalized off a setup by Leevi @Nikuy Nikumatti and David @HambergD Hamberg. The second period saw no scoring but plenty of tension as both teams tightened up defensively. It wasn’t until early in the third that the game opened up again. Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg restored Sunne’s lead with a clean finish after great puck movement from Mathias @Prolane Larsson and Fredrik @Larzzon96 Larsson. Spartan wouldn’t go quietly. With just over six minutes to play, Leevi @Nikuy Nikumatti buried the 2–2 goal, assisted by Eelis @Toivo Toivola and Elias @Sloogan Rydin, forcing the game into overtime. In OT, it was Sunne’s patience and structure that paid off. At the 84:38 mark, Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson stepped up and buried the game-winner—fed once again by the reliable pairing of David @DAFA_03 Halvorsen and Mathias @Prolane Larsson. Statistically, Sunne held the advantage across key metrics. They outshot Spartan 18–12, won 17 faceoffs to Spartan’s 7, and logged more time on attack. Their physical presence also stood out with 16 hits to Spartan’s 9. Benjamin @benjamint737 Tallgren was solid in goal, stopping 10 of 12 shots to secure the win.  With this overtime victory, Sunne set the tone for the series. They showed balance, composure, and the ability to close tight games—traits that would carry over into their dominant Game 2.   Game 2: Spartan Family 1–4 Sunne IK Esport Sunne IK Esport delivered a strong and controlled performance in Game 2 of the SCL 2025 final, defeating Spartan Family 4–1. Despite being outshot 20–13, Sunne made the most of their chances and never lost grip on the game. The scoring opened midway through the first period, when Fredrik @Larzzon96 Larsson found the net after a well-executed setup from Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson and David @DAFA_03 Halvorsen. Spartan had opportunities to respond after a couple of penalties against Sunne, but their powerplay failed to generate momentum. In the second period, Sunne took full control. Mathias @Prolane Larsson doubled the lead with a composed finish—once again assisted by Bengtsson, who was everywhere on the ice. Just minutes later, Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg made it 3–0 following another clinical play from Bengtsson and Halvorsen. Spartan Family managed to get on the board early in the third, with Leevi @Nikuy Nikumatti scoring off a feed from Mikael @Mikzu-_- Håkansson and David @HambergD Hamberg. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the final second of the game, when Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson capped off his dominant night with a goal of his own, sealing the 4–1 win. In goal, Benjamin @benjamint737 Tallgren stood tall for Sunne, making 19 saves on 20 shots for a 95% save percentage. Even though Spartan controlled more of the puck and logged longer time on attack, they struggled to convert and were repeatedly shut down by Sunne’s structured defense. Sunne played a more physical game, out-hitting Spartan 21–11, and matched them in the faceoff circle. With this result, Sunne IK Esport sends a clear message: they’re here to compete. Clinical finishing, solid defense, and smart goaltending were the keys to a convincing win.   Game 3: Sunne IK Esport 2–1 Spartan Family In the decisive Game 3 of their Best-of-5 series, Sunne IK Esport once again proved their composure under pressure, edging Spartan Family 2–1 in a tight, physical battle. With the win, Sunne completed a 3–0 sweep and winning SCL 2025. From the drop of the puck, the game was a grind. Spartan came out strong, outshooting Sunne 15–8 and dominating time on attack. But Sunne’s defensive structure held firm, and goaltender Benjamin @benjamint737 Tallgren was sharp between the pipes, stopping 14 of 15 shots for a stellar 93.33% save percentage. The scoring opened in the first period when Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson broke the deadlock at 11:43, finishing off a pass from Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg. The second period followed a similar script—tight checking, few chances, and little room to operate. But Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson struck again, doubling the lead late in the frame after a brilliant team play involving both Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg and Mathias @Prolane Larsson. It would turn out to be the game-winning goal. Spartan fought hard to stay alive and finally found the net with just 15 seconds left in regulation. David @HambergD Hamberg scored off a scramble, assisted by Mikael @Mikzu-_- Håkansson and Eelis @Toivo Toivola, making it 2–1. But the push came too late, and Sunne held firm in the dying seconds to seal the win. Despite taking five penalties—including three in the final period—Sunne’s penalty kill stayed perfect, and their shot efficiency again made the difference. Bengtsson, who scored both goals, was the clear standout. Svanberg added two more assists, finishing the series as one of Sunne’s most consistent producers. While Spartan had more puck control and out-hit Sunne 14–16, they couldn't find a way past Tallgren or capitalize on powerplay chances. The loss ended their run in straight games, but not without pushing Sunne in a tough final matchup. Sunne’s sweep was anything but easy—but they showed the calm, discipline, and killer instinct.   Sunne IK Esports road to the championship: Third place in Group stage Quarterfinals: vs TROJANS (6) 3-0 Semifinals: vs Carolus Icemen (2) 3-1 Finals: vs Spartan family (1) 3-0 Keys to the Sunne Win Structure: They played tight, disciplined hockey across all three zones. Goaltending: Both @sneipmusic and @benjamint737 delivered when needed most. Composure: Sunne never looked rattled, even when Spartan pressed. Depth: Every player contributed — this wasn’t a one-man show.   Sunne IK Esport –  The winning roster:   🇸🇪 #30 Benjamin @benjamint737 Tallgren 🇳🇴 #87 Kai-Remi @sneipmusic Berge  🇸🇪 #10 David @DAFA_03 Halvorsen  🇸🇪 #96 Fredrik @Larzzon96 Larsson  🇸🇪 #21 Mathias @Prolane Larsson  🇸🇪 #86 Edvin @forreberra Bengtsson  🇸🇪 #88 Viktor @vPahlen Pahlén  🇸🇪 #95 Andreas @Svana_22 Svanberg     Foreberra After the Win: “We Trust Each Other and Have Fun”   A calm yet focused performance secured the victory — now the team sets its sights on the Pro division. Following a solid showing in the tournament, @forreberra spoke after the final whistle with a mix of confidence and humility. Backed by strong team chemistry, sharp goaltending, and clear communication, the squad has proven it’s ready to take the next step. One of the biggest talking points after the match was the performance of both goaltenders. Opposing keeper therozz94 @Axelsson stood tall and denied several one-on-one chances. But even with De Ross’ efforts, it was @benjamint737 , Foreberra’s own goalie, who stole the spotlight. Now, after their win in the Lite division in ECL, the team is moving up to Pro — and they’re sticking together. When asked about team communication during games, Foreberra emphasized how vital it is to their success. Before wrapping up, Foreberra made sure to give props to their opponents.   🎁 Exclusive Prizes 💎 6v6 Champions – Sunne IK Esport Sunne IK Esport not only claim the Swedish 6v6 Champion title — they also take home: 6x Tre Kronor VIP Package + 6x copies of NHL 26 at launch A well-earned reward for a flawless playoff performance. 💎 1v1 Champion –  @BuffaViana BuffaViana dominated the 1v1 bracket and walks away with: 1x Tre Kronor VIP Package + 1x copy of NHL 26 at launch 💎 Standout Player Award – @dippen04 Despite Spartan Family falling short in the final, @dippen04 stood out as one of the tournament’s brightest stars. He is awarded a Tre Kronor VIP Package for his individual impact throughout SCL 2025. 💎 Bonus Draw – @Darkfox_fire_bal One random SCL player was drawn during the final broadcast and wins a free copy of NHL 26 — congrats to @Darkfox_fire_bal   🎉 Congratulations to Sunne IK Esport, the SCL 2025 6v6 Swedish Champions!

Efter veckor av intensiva matcher, vändningar och tydliga statement-segrar är det nu officiellt: Robin Olofsson – mer känd som @BuffaViana – är svensk mästare i SCL 2025: 1v1. Med grym puckkontroll, smarta beslut och ett ständigt offensivt driv visade Robin att han är turneringens bästa individuella spelare. Han säkrade titeln med 3–1 i matcher mot en av de tuffaste motståndarna i hela fältet – O3_DAFA. Efter att ha förlorat båda mötena mot honom i gruppspelet, gick Robin in i finalen fokuserad och samlad – och lyckades ta revansch, stänga serien och lyfta bucklan. Men vem är egentligen personen bakom gamertaggen? Robin är 37 år och kommer ursprungligen från Tjörn, en ö norr om Göteborg. Numera bor han i Skåne, i södra Sverige. Hockey har alltid varit en stor del av hans liv – både på isen och i spelet. Han började spela NHL mer aktivt runt NHL 20, och har sedan dess blivit en självklar del av online-communityn. De senaste åren har han främst fokuserat på Online Versus, särskilt i en amerikansk liga där han tävlar regelbundet. Han har även börjat utforska Chel (6v6) lite mer seriöst på senare tid. Trots att han spelat mer HUT än vanligt denna säsong, är det Online Versus som ligger honom närmast hjärtat – det är där han tycker spelet är som mest givande och roligt. 📈 Vägen till segern Robin vann inte bara – han dominerade. Här är några nyckelresultat från hans väg till toppen: mot Handsken111: 13–0 och 3–0 mot Darkfox_fire_bal: 12–1 och 8–1 mot benjamint737: 6–4 och 5–2 mot Lokterpengar: Fyra vinster (13–2, 7–6, 11–1, 7–2) mot Hellqvist23: Tog 3 av 4 i en tuff semifinal Resultat i BO5-finalen: BuffaViana – O3_DAFA: 3–1 BuffaViana – O3_DAFA: 4–5 OT BuffaViana – O3_DAFA: 4–3 BuffaViana – O3_DAFA: 4–0 Det som verkligen stack ut i Robins spel var inte bara siffrorna – det var hans mentalitet. Han behöll lugnet under press, anpassade sig till varje motståndare och straffade varje misstag. Hans förmåga att växla tempo och kontrollera spelet var oöverträffad. 🎤 Intervju efter finalen med mästaren Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson Grattis till SM-guldet i NHL 25! Hur känns det? Det känns riktigt bra, såklart! Du vann nästan alla matcher under turneringen – trodde du att du skulle gå hela vägen? Jag håller inte riktigt med där – jag tror jag förlorade fyra matcher i gruppspelet. Och Hellqvist imponerade verkligen i semin, det var mycket tuffare än jag trodde. Jag trodde aldrig jag skulle vinna allt, men hoppades på att kunna vara med och slåss i toppen. Vad skulle du säga är dina styrkor och svagheter? Svårt att säga… det är nog lättare för mina motståndare att svara på. Men en tydlig svaghet är kontringarna jag ofta släpper till – jag släpper in alldeles för många där. Hur skulle du beskriva finalserien mot DAFA? Wow – superkul. Ända sedan han slog mig två gånger i gruppspelet har jag hoppats på revansch. Jag spelar mycket på känsla, så den där revanschlusten tände verkligen till något. Jag måste säga att DAFA spelade minst lika bra som jag i finalen. Men man gör vad som krävs för att vinna – och vissa dagar har man turen med sig. 🎁 Exklusiva priser 🏆 Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson tar inte bara hem SM-titeln – han vinner även: 1x Tre Kronor VIP-paket + 1x exemplar av NHL 26 vid release Här är hela prislistan för SCL 2025: 💎 6v6-mästare – Sunne IK Esport vinner 6x Tre Kronor VIP-paket + 6x exemplar av NHL 26 💎 1v1-mästare – @BuffaViana vinner 1x Tre Kronor VIP-paket + 1x exemplar av NHL 26 💎 Standout Player Award – Går till spelaren som stack ut mest under turneringen. Årets vinnare: @dippen04, som vinner ett Tre Kronor VIP-paket 💎 Bonusutlottning – En slumpmässigt utvald spelare fick en gratis kopia av NHL 26. Vinnare: @Darkfox_fire_bal 🎉 Stort grattis till Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson – din SCL 1v1 Champion 2025 och svensk mästare i NHL 25!

After weeks of intense matchups, comebacks, and statement wins, it’s official: Robin Olofsson — better known as @BuffaViana — is the SCL 2025: 1v1 Swedish Champion. With elite puck control, smart decision-making, and a relentless offensive instinct, Robin proved he’s the top individual player in the competition. He sealed the title with a 3–1 series win over one of the toughest opponents in the bracket — O3_DAFA. After losing both of their previous meetings in the group stage, Robin came into the final focused and composed — and won to close out the series and take the crown. But who is the man behind the gamertag? Robin is 37 years old and originally from Tjörn, an island just north of Gothenburg, Sweden. These days, he lives in Skåne, in the southern part of the country. Hockey has been a constant in his life—both on the ice and in the game. He started playing NHL more actively around NHL 20, and has since become a steady presence in the online community. In recent years, he’s mainly focused on online Versus, especially in an American league where he competes regularly. He’s also dipped into Chel (6v6), which he just recently started exploring more seriously. While he’s played more HUT than usual this season, Online Versus is where his passion lies — that’s the mode he finds most rewarding and fun. 📈 Path to Victory Robin didn’t just win — he dominated. Key results on his road to the top included: vs. Handsken111: 13–0 and 3–0 vs. Darkfox_fire_bal: 12–1 and 8–1 vs. benjamint737: 6–4 and 5–2 vs. Lokterpengar: Four wins (13–2, 7–6, 11–1, 7–2) vs. Hellqvist23: Took 3 out of 4 in a tough semifinal Results in the BO5 Finals BuffaViana - O3_DAFA: 3-1 BuffaViana - O3_DAFA: 4-5 OT BuffaViana - O3_DAFA: 4-3 BuffaViana - O3_DAFA: 4-0 What stood out about Robin’s game wasn’t just the scorelines — it was his mentality. He kept his cool under pressure, adapted to every opponent, and punished mistakes instantly. His ability to shift tempo and control play was unmatched. 🎤 Post-Final Interview with Champion Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson Congrats on winning the Swedish Championship in NHL 25! How does it feel? It feels great, of course! You won almost every match throughout the tournament — did you expect to go all the way and take the title? I don’t fully agree with that — I think I lost four games in the group stage. And Hellqvist really impressed me in the semifinal, that was way tougher than I expected. Honestly, I never thought I’d win it all, but I was really hoping to be in the mix. What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses? That’s a tough one… probably easier for my opponents to answer. But one big weakness is definitely the counterattacks I tend to allow — I give up too many of those. How would you describe your final series against DAFA? Wow — super fun. Ever since he beat me twice in the group stage, I’d been hoping for a rematch. I play a lot on feel, so that hunger for revenge gave me a real spark. I have to say, in the final, DAFA played just as well as I did. But you do whatever it takes to win — and some days, the bounces go your way.   🎁 Exclusive Prizes 🏆 Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson not only takes home the Swedish Champion title — he also wins: 1x Tre Kronor VIP Package + 1x copy of NHL 26 at launch Here’s the full SCL 2025 prize breakdown: 💎 6v6 Champions – Sunne IK Esport wins 6x Tre Kronor VIP Package + 6 x copy of NHL 26 at launch 💎 1v1 Champion – @BuffaViana wins 1x Tre Kronor VIP Package + 1x copy of NHL 26 at launch 💎 Standout Player Award – Given to a player who stood out throughout the tournament. This year’s winner: @dippen04, who earns a Tre Kronor VIP Package 💎 Bonus Draw – One random SCL player was drawn during the final and receives a free copy of NHL 26. Winner: @Darkfox_fire_bal   🎉 Huge congratulations to Robin “BuffaViana” Olofsson — your 2025 SCL 1v1 Champion and Swedish Champion in NHL 25!

ECL ’25: Spring Sign-Ups Close Tonight – Welcome to Season 20 and the League’s 10-Year Anniversary! It's hard to believe it’s been 10 years since we kicked off the ECL! Now, as we enter Season 20, what started as a one-division journey with around 50 teams has grown into a 200+ team, five-division experience. It’s incredible to see so many players who have been with us since the beginning—there’s been a lot of eHockey played over the years! You can browse some of these legendary player profiles on the SportsGamer All-time Stats page. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the players who have joined us on this journey and continue to compete in the league we all live and breathe. Since its inception in 2015, the European Championship League (ECL) has established itself as the pinnacle of eHockey. It’s where the best players from across the continent face off in a 6v6 format that leaves no margin for error. Every position on the ice—forward, defense, and goalie—is controlled by a human player, creating a uniquely competitive and authentic environment. With divisions ranging from the elite to entry-level, the ECL provides a platform for players of all skill levels to make their mark. With a total prize pool of 24 000 EUR on the line—spread across both 6v6 and 1v1 formats—the stage is set for yet another amazing competitive season in European NHL esports.     The ECL is the pinnacle of European NHL esports. The abbreviation stands for the European Championship League and it features NHL 6v6 esports in five divisions aimed at various skill levels. Every player, including the goalies, is controlled by a human. League games are played in the EASHL mode and the platform is PlayStation and Xbox. ECL has been played since 2015, so the upcoming season is already the 17th. The latest addition to the ECL product family is a 1v1 tournament, where Europe's best solo players fight for the championship. ECL 1v1 has been played since the ECL '23 Winter season. Basic information/requirements of ECL: Regional restrictions: ECL is a European tournament format, however, we do not necessarily exclude players located in North America or Asia. A European server will always be used. We reserve the right to exclude teams or players in case of severe connection issues.   Individual requirements: Each player needs to have an account at SportsGamer.GG and create their personal player card.   ECL licenses: Teams in ECL Elite & ECL Pro, ECL Lite, and ECL Core will require their respective ECL ‘25: Spring team licenses in order to play. In addition, every player in the above-mentioned divisions needs to have a valid ECL ‘25: Player License or ECL ‘25: Spring Player License before taking the ice. Players in ECL Neo require only an ECL '25: Spring Neo Player License.   For a more extensive overview of the ECL as a whole, check out our “What is the ECL?” news story.     The sign-ups close on the below-mentioned dates: Pro Wildcard Battle: 18.3.2025  ECL Pro Qualifier: 21.3.2025  ECL Neo:  4.4.2025 ⚠️ ECL Core: 4.4.2025 ⚠️ ECL Lite: 4.4.2025 ⚠️ ECL Pro: 21.3.2025  ECL Elite: 21.3.2025  * Signups will close at 23:59 CET on the day mentioned unless otherwise specified.       For more detailed information on the different divisions and their schedules, see this article. Regular Season duration: 7.4-8.5.2025 Estimated finals dates: Below are estimated dates for the Finals to be approximately played. We reserve the right to changes in schedule. ECL Neo Finals 29.6 ECL Core Finals 25.6. - 26.6 ECL Lite Finals 23.6. - 24.6 ECL Pro Finals 16.6. - 17.6 ECL Elite Finals 14.6     Free Agents & Teams Looking for Players Don't have a team yet? Team looking for additions to your roster? If you are a free agent looking to be picked up, please head over here. If you are representing a team looking for players, please head over here. Need more help, check out the below article!     The ECL Neo division does not require a team license, however, you do need the ECL Neo Player license at the cost of 10 EUR per season. All other divisions require the ECL '25 Spring or Full Year Player License and Spring Team License.   PURCHASE YOUR ECL '25 LICENSES HERE    Please refer to this ECL Ranking in order to understand which teams are eligible to sign up for each division.   Rule Changes: Ability Bans All Gold abilities and the silver abilities Truculence, Big Tipper, and Stick 'Em Up are banned for the ECL '25: Spring season. Read the full League Administration statement here. The full updated ECL '25 rulebook will be published on Saturday, you can check out last season's rules here.