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SportsGamers, In this year's edition of the Swedish Championships we're crowning Elvis @bystrom___ Byström the new SCL 1v1 Champion! Elvis Byström, a 16-year-old from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, has always had a strong connection to hockey and gaming. Born and raised in this small town, Elvis is currently studying to become a carpenter, a trade he finds both challenging and rewarding. His journey into the world of NHL gaming began at a young age, around 5 or 6 years old, when he and a friend from his old hockey team started playing NHL on his dad's Xbox. Afternoons at the Byström household often featured intense NHL game matches between Elvis and his dad. Despite losing all those early games, Elvis's determination never wavered. He continued to play, driven by the desire to finally win against his father. His dad, an avid NHL gamer himself, became Elvis's mentor, teaching him skill moves and coaching him through HUT Champs games when Elvis was around 10 or 11 years old. This father-son bonding over the NHL game not only improved Elvis's gaming skills but also deepened his love for the sport. His dad's passion for the game and his guidance were pivotal in shaping Elvis's own interest and dedication. Today, Elvis Byström continues to hone his skills both as a carpenter and as an NHL gamer, inspired by the lessons and memories shared with his father.   Bystrom___'s road to the Championship: Group stage record: 8-1-0-1 Playoffs:  RO16 vs @DAFA_03 3-1 Quarterfinals vs @AntonLxnd 3-0 Semifinals vs @LaxenHD 3-0 Finals vs @Wilgoat3 3-1 The top 3 of SCL 1vs1 in 2024 are: 1.  Elvis @bystrom___ Byström 2. Wilgot @Wilgoat3 Eriksson 3. Oliver @pappeen- Papmehl   Congratulations on the Swedish Championship in NHL 24! How does it feel? Big thanks once again! It feels great to be a Swedish champion even if the best player "Eken" wasn't participating. You won almost all of your games throughout your Championship run - were you expecting to go all the way and take home the title Yeah, my goal was to win all games but that's hard. We have good players in Sweden that can make it far in ECL 1v1 without a doubt, and yes my goal was to win the whole tournament. I think I played pretty well throughout the tournament, my highest level was pretty high and my lowest was not bad at all.    What do you think your strenght is? And how about your weaknesses? My strength is to keep the puck with my team and to win the puck back if I lose it. My weakness is to keep my head up in the games I think sometimes I stop focusing and play laidback, which is dumb.   How would you describe your final series against Wilgoat3? The final against Wilgoat was difficult in the first game because I hadn't played Wilgoat in NHL 24 so I needed to learn his game style. In game 2 I think I started to know what he was going to do and also the games after that and I was able to win 3-1 in games. This was my best series throughout the playoffs without a doubt.   SportsGamer would like to congratulate Elvis Byström on a tremendous tournament and the championship!

Finals Recap: Swedish Championship League 2024 Vesa Pompa Sweeps Unwanted in a Thrilling SCL Finals In a dramatic best-of-five series, Vesa Pompa, the top-seeded team, successfully defended their championship title by sweeping Unwanted, the second seed, with a 3-0 series victory. Each game was a nail-biter, with all matches decided by a single goal, showcasing the high level of competition in the Swedish Championship League (SCL) finals. Game 1: Vesa Pompa 4 - 3 Unwanted (Overtime) The series opener set the tone for an intense matchup. Unwanted took an early 3-0 lead, with goals from Steffen @Suth98_ Sutherland and Alex @Snus97_ Arvidsson, but Vesa Pompa's resilience shone through. Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen scored a natural hat trick in the third period, tying the game and sending it to overtime. Oliver @pappeen- Papmehl clinched the win for Vesa Pompa with a decisive goal in the extra period. Key moments included Virtanen's remarkable comeback performance and Papmehl's game-winning goal, highlighting Vesa Pompa's ability to perform under pressure. Game 2: Vesa Pompa 2 - 1 Unwanted Game 2 was another tightly contested affair. Unwanted struck first with a goal from Oscar Andersson, but Anton Svensander equalized for Vesa Pompa in the second period. Anton Lund's third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, giving Vesa Pompa a 2-0 series lead. Vesa Pompa's defensive discipline was notable, as they committed no penalties and maintained a strong presence on the attack, outshooting Unwanted significantly. Game 3: Vesa Pompa 3 - 2 Unwanted In the series' final game, Vesa Pompa once again showcased their championship pedigree. Valtteri Virtanen opened the scoring, but Unwanted responded with goals from Anton @Henka0009 Henriksson and Steffen Sutherland. Vesa Pompa leveled the game through Anton Lund, and Henrik Eklund scored the game-winning goal in the third period to complete the sweep. Vesa Pompa's dominance in shots on goal and their ability to capitalize on Unwanted's penalties were crucial in securing their victory. Key Players and Notable Moments Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen: Virtanen's natural hat trick in Game 1 was a pivotal moment, igniting Vesa Pompa's comeback and setting the stage for their overtime victory. Henrik @Eken45jr Eklund: Eklund consistently contributed throughout the series, scoring the game-winning goal in Game 3 that secured the championship for Vesa Pompa. Anton @AntonLxnd Lund: Lund's crucial goals in both Games 2 and 3 demonstrated his knack for delivering in high-pressure situations. Historical Context This victory marks another championship for Vesa Pompa, who have been a dominant force in the SCL. Notably, several players from this year's championship team have previous SCL titles under their belts: Henrik Eklund, Anton @antoniomannen004 Svensander and Adam @dzouvi Menšík have been part of Vesa Pompa's roster in multiple championship runs. Eklund has been a part of all of their titles: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and now 2024. Adam @karlssonadam_ Karlsson, Unwanted's goalie, was part of the Färjestad BK team that won the SCL in 2023 before they rebranded to Vesa Pompa. Watch Adam @esdor Ericson interview Anton Svensander after the finals: Vesa Pompa's road to the championship: Invited as seed #1 to playoffs as last years winners Round of 16: vs Polarbears HC (20) 3-0 Quarterfinals: vs Carolus Icemen (11) 3-0 Semifinals: vs Purification (4) 3-1 Finals: vs Unwanted (2) 3-0 The winning roster: GOALTENDERS #31 Dennis @Kallmanius Källman 🇸🇪 #53 Lucas @Sundstroom Sundström 🇸🇪 DEFENSEMEN #2 Oliver @pappeen- Papmehl 🇸🇪 #55 Henrik @Eken45jr Eklund (C) 🇸🇪 FORWARDS #37 Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen 🇫🇮 #62 Anton @antoniomannen004 Svensander (A) 🇸🇪 #92 Adam @dzouvi Menšík 🇨🇿 #94 Anton @AntonLxnd Lund 🇸🇪 You can watch the broadcast here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2174803655 SportsGamer congratulates the 2024 Swedish Champions and extends a warm thank you to all participants.

The ECL Spring 24 season came to a close on Saturday in the Elite Division, as Tunnel Vision defeated Valokuitunen Esports in a four-game sweep to win the ECL Elite Championship. This championship is Tunnel Vision's third ECL title in club history, with all three being won over the past four seasons. This also ranks them second all-time in Elite Division titles won by a club, as they now trail just Valokuitunen Esports (formerly hREDS) who have four. Tunnel Vision's ECL 24' Spring Elite championship roster pictured from left to right: @jxrska @benuh_ @Laiitinen @wengerii @tomboo- @Laiitinen @Pikkarii @pelkonen- This trophy not only cements Tunnel Vision's place amongst the best clubs in ECL history, but it also could be a "happily ever after" ending to the club's amazing story and journey in the ECL. The team has referred to their playoff run as their "last dance", meaning that this could be the last time we see this group on the ice together for the foreseeable future. Tunnel Vision debuted in the Pro Division in ECL 11 and qualified for the Elite Division in ECL 12 after winning a relegation series against Team LEISURE (now Deadly Phantoms). The team has competed in exactly 700 ECL games as of this writing, compiling a record of 494-145-61. In the Elite Division, they've earned six playoff appearances, five finals appearances, and three Elite Division championships. Their most notable campaign came in the ECL '23 Winter Season, where they finished the regular season with a 27-0-3 record (57pts), becoming the first-ever Elite Division team to finish the regular season without a regulation loss. They would later that season win the club's first Elite Division title in a seven-game series against Frölunda HC and would go on to represent the ECL in the 2023 World Finals at Assembly Winter '23 in Helsinki. After their championship-clinching victory against Valokuitunen on Saturday, Connor @MartindalexC Martindale and I got to speak with Tunnel Vision RW Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen and LW Arttu @Laiitinen Laitinen to get their thoughts about the series, their championship, and why this third championship is such a special one for this tight-knit group of friends. Interview with Laiitinen: Interview with Vattuyy: Tunnel Vison's Road to the Championship: Regular Season: 15-3-5-7 (56pts) - 3rd in Elite Division Quarterfinals: 4-1 series win vs (6) Bjorkloven Esport Semifinals: 4-3 series win vs (2) Straikers Finals: 4-0 series win vs (1) Valokuitunen Esports Tunnel Vision's ECL 24' Spring Championship Roster 🇫🇮 Tomi @tomboo- Laitinen (CAPTAIN) 🇫🇮 Valtteri @Vattuyy Virtanen (CAPTAIN) 🇫🇮 Veeti @wengerii Paloneva (CAPTAIN) 🇫🇮 Väinö @Pikkarii Pikkarainen 🇫🇮 Arttu @Laiitinen Laitinen 🇫🇮 Ben @benuh_ Rinnet 🇫🇮 Jere @jxrska Laukka 🇫🇮 Petri @pelkonen- Pelkonen If you weren't able to catch the Elite Finals live but want to catch up on all of the action, you can watch the highlights of each game during the series in the video linked below: