The unlikely result for the 32-year-old
VAXJÖ. They lead the semi-final series against Frölunda with 1-0.
But there is something else to talk about playing Växjö in the final.
They have Martin Lundberg on the team.
At just 32 years old, Martin Lundberg of Växjö has four SM golds and four SM silvers lying in the chest of drawers.
He has played a total of eight SM Finals, which no other hockey player can match.
– Yes, but I would like to play one more, says Skellefteå who lifted the striker after the 6-2 home win against Frölunda.
What is the explanation?
– I played in good teams. So you are doing something right, I think.
Yes, we can say that Martin Lundberg is standing with both skates on the ice.
But that doesn’t make it noticeable that all eight finals came in a row, if we exclude the 2019 playoffs he missed due to surgery. However, last year’s streak was broken against Frölunda in the quarter-finals.
Looking at your routine, what do you contribute?
– Of course, I try to contribute my experience. But at the same time, it’s about taking one match at a time. You shouldn’t get too high after a win, and you shouldn’t get too low after a loss. It’s just a matter of recharging the batteries all the time. It’s fun to be in the bubble.
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Martin Lundberg is also aiming for another feat.
The SHL/Elitserien record stands at five gold medals. Only Jurgen Johnson, Peter Nordstrom, Schaal Berglund and Mikael Johansson could win.
– He’s just too old to be mentioned among those names.
Martin Lundberg has Jurgen Johnson as coach now.
You really listen when he talks given the experience he has. Is a wonderful.
The duel with Joel Lundqvist
There is another active player who has won four golds: Joel Lundqvist. But you can smell it at five.
He also has a great career. I understand he wants to finish with a gold medal, of course. It’s going to be a tough and even series.
What will be important to you in the ongoing series of matches?
– To believe in our game that we’ve been playing all year, to move the puck. They check it out really hard and apply a lot of pressure all over the field. They are tough and hard to face.
The second round of the semi-finals will be held on Sunday in Gothenburg.
Footnote: The Elitserien/SHL started the 1975/1976 season. Tord Lundström (Brynäs) and Lasse Björn (Djurgården) share the overall record for number of SM gold medals, nine each.
