Last weekend, the Swedish Elitserien delivered more high-level action and early shifts in the standings.
Team Alingsås kept their perfect record intact with a win over Clan, while Pergamon avenged their title loss in last season’s finals with a strong performance against the same opponent. Meanwhile, AIK BK earned their first point of the season in a dramatic tie with Göta.
On Sunday, Full House impressed with a commanding home win, pushing into early playoff position.
Saturday Matches Overview
Team Alingsås BC – Team Clan Nässjö BK 13–7
Alingsås made it four wins in four matches after outplaying Clan in a tight battle on home lanes. Clan opened strong, winning the first series 3–2 with 1728, but Alingsås responded with consistency and clutch shots in the later games.
They took the remaining three series, including total pinfall bonuses, and sealed the match 13–7.
Team rookie Noel Haglund Torgersen led the team again with 936, while Gustaf Johansson added 930. Clan’s top scorer was Alfred Berggren with 884.
"Clan is a great team, so it feels really good that we managed to beat them," said Richard Dahllöf. "We're all hungry for revenge this year after missing the finals for a couple of seasons, so everyone is trying to step up."
Team Pergamon – Team Clan Nässjö BK 11–9
Later that day in Partille, Pergamon got their revenge on Clan for last season’s Elitserien finals loss.
Pergamon looked sharp and fresh from the start, and a dominant second series of 1916 set the tone for the match. Despite Clan’s strong finish 0-5, Pergamon had already built an uncatchable lead after three series.
Jesper Svensson led Pergamon with 1012, with Markus Jansson adding 971. Clan’s Alexander Tigerstrand fired 976, and Pontus Andersson 956.
"A huge effort from us after the tough loss in Boden last weekend," said Martin Larsen after a win. "We had great focus from the start, and closing out Clan in just three series is no small feat. Very proud of the guys."
IS Göta – AIK BK 10–10
In Helsingborg, Göta and AIK delivered a dramatic match that ended in a 10–10 draw. AIK opened with a 4–1 series, but Göta clawed back with three straight 3–2 series wins, thanks to stronger totals.
It was the first point of the season for both teams. For Göta, it was their season opener, while AIK had suffered a loss to Alingsås the previous week.
AIK’s Tobias Börding led all scorers with 946, just ahead of Göta’s Martin Paulsson (940).
Sunday Matches Overview
BK Full House – AIK BK 16–4
Full House closed the weekend with a convincing 16–4 home win against AIK in Ängelholm. Playing on one of the most demaning lane conditions in the league, Full House took control early with 1647 in the opening series and never looked back.
The decisive blow came in the third set, where they posted 1713 — the highest of the match — and swept all lane points for a 5–0.
Mik Stampe led the hosts with 886, while JD Mortensen added 849. Kevin Melin (856) and Tobias Börding (825) were the standouts for AIK.
