SportsGamers,
It's time to start the big games in this season of the 6v6 SCL and eventually find out the next Swedish Champion. Granit Gaming did not return to defend their trophy, so now it's up to a new challenger to claim the throne for themselves. Falun Coal Miners have made their return after a longer hiatus and retains part of the old Granit Gaming core with a strong chance to hoist the cup at the end of the season, but the likes of Skutebrygga, Manos and Sankens Soldater are making a push to challenge.
The first round of the playoffs (BO5) is to be played between Monday, 19th of September and Wednesday, 21st of September.
The first round of action is certainly full of some interesting matchups and especially noteworthy is the four way rivalry that extends from group 2 with Falun Coal Miners, Nordic Nosebleed, Garotta Di Ansjovis and Carolus Icemen who all clashed in the group stage and will continue battling it out in the first playoff round. Falun Coal Miners will be going at it with Nordic Nosebleed, who interestingly enough were the only team to beat them in the group stage, and Nosebleeds experienced group is notorious for making it tough on opponents even if the situation would seem hopeless for them. Garotta Di Ansjovis shared points with Carolus Icemen in the group stage, and that series will definitely be one to watch in the first round.
Elsewhere, you might want to take a look at the Purification vs Sodertalje SK-series, which could go either way. Both squads have some experienced players that have lots of skill and uncapped potential still in them. Sodertalje might have a slight edge due to their core having so much experience together.
Other takeaways include Leksands IF and their exceptional special teams play, which should be in the game notes for Style heading into the series. If Style wants to move on with the victory, playing 5v5 for as much of the series as possible would be in their favor.
Without further ado, here are your round 1 matchups:
Skutebrygga 
(1) vs BK Skinnarna 
(16)
(2) vs 
(15)
Sankens Soldater 
(3) vs Lulea Hockey Region 
(14)
Falun Coal Miners 
(4) vs Nordic Nosebleed 
(13)
Bjorkloven Esport 
(5) vs Bjohms Boys 
(12)
Leksands IF 
(6) vs Style 
(11)
Garotta Di Ansjovis 
(7) vs Carolus Icemen 
(10)
Purification 
(8) vs Sodertalje SK 
(9)
The Quarterfinals will feature a more detailed preview of each series with statistical comparisons. In the mean time, have fun and play hard!
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