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SportsGamers, We'll be finishing off the week by celebrating the eHSM 2022 Finals this weekend, in both the 1v1 and 6v6 game modes. We'll start off on Friday evening with some of the best 1v1 players in the world going at it from the semifinals onwards, after which Sunday will offer some great 6v6 action between FILADELPHIA and Tunnel Vision in the bronze series and hREDS vs GOONS in the Finals. A lot of cash is up for grabs along with the titles this weekend, so we know these players are coming to give their all in every game - the stakes are very high! The 1v1 Finals broadcast kicks off at 17:30 EEST today, on Friday, September 30th. Follow along with all the action at www.twitch.tv/SportsGamerGG as usual. Arttu Hämäläinen will be your host and caster for the evening! Without further ado, let's take a look at the 1v1 matchups on tap tonight with some comments from each player:  (13) Jere @jxrska Laukka vs (1) Erik @Eki Tammenpää     The defending Champion @Eki is going against a challenger in this semifinals series. @jxrska has been in great form throughout NHL 22 and was very close to qualifying for team Finland in the IIHF eWorld Championships in the summer, so he is a force to be reckoned with even for the experienced former GWC Champion.    "Facing Arttu @Artuzio Mustila in the quarterfinals couldn't have given me a better preparation for these games. He's always such a tough opponent and has a similar competitive mindset to mine. I know I'm coming into the semifinals in good form and although Jerska is a player that's a bit tough to get a read on, I feel like I have the mental edge simply due to my experience. I know he likes to cycle the puck and generate chances out of the corners, so that's what I need to look out for." - @Eki   "I'd say my strengths is my counter-attacking game and being constantly dangerous in the offensive zone. I haven't had that much time to practice, but as the tournament progressed I've been able to get a few games in here and there. My best weapon against Eki will be trying to keep my defense tight and strike with my counter attacks. The challenge is as big as they come, I have no pressure on my side." - @jxrska     (12) Jimi @jamal-_- Rönkkönen (9) Väinö @Pikkardz Pikkarainen     Both players in this series have risen through the ranks over the duration of NHL 22. Despite his young age, @Pikkardz has, however already been a fringe top player in Finland for quite some time, but has really came into his own over the past year with this game. @J-_-Jamaltheman has a similar story, but he is more of a new acquaintance. The offensively skilled player made himself known by clinching a spot at the EU GWC Finals, and seems to continue that form into the eHSM.   "I've been on a grind throughout NHL 22 and the thing I've been able to improve the most is consistency. Results have followed. We've only played each other a couple of times but I think he's the best offensive player in Europe. I'm going to counter him with strong defense to move on to the finals." - @Pikkardz "I don't think my play utilizes any meta and I haven't had that much time to practice lately, but I think one of my strengths in NHL 22 has been puck movement and it's worked to this point. Pikkarii is a very skilled player and is very dangerous from his office behind the net. We've played each other a few times and the games have always been tight, so I'm hoping for that trend to continue. I'm just going to stay patient with my game and trust the process, that's what got me far in the GWC." - @J-_-Jamaltheman