The Swedish Elitserien brought plenty of excitement this weekend with seven matches played across the country—five on Saturday and two on Sunday. Fans got to see everything from big wins to nail-biting ties, with players delivering impressive performances along the way. Here's a simple rundown of all the action and the standout moments from the weekend.
Saturday Matches Overview
IKW/Köping BK – Sundbybergs IK 13-7
Sundbyberg’s first match of the day was against IKW/Köping, who dominated with consistent performance. Leading 9-6 before the final series, Köping closed strongly with a 4-1 round to win 13-7. Köping's two young prodigies - Leo Norgren (194, 299, 236, 245) and Ossian Kinnari (259, 214, 246, 251) - led their team with solid performances (974 total and 970 total). Sundbyberg’s top scorer was William Dahlsten with 906 total (212, 239, 223, 232) over four games.
Team Clan Nässjö - BK Kaskad 14-6
Leaderboard rivals, Team Clan Nässjö (2) and BK Kaskad (3), faced off in what promised to be one of the weekend's most thrilling matches. However, it turned into a high-scoring victory for Clan. They established an early advantage by winning the first series 4-1 and maintained their dominance throughout, securing a 14-6 triumph. William Berggren delivered an impressive performance with a 980 series (248, 247, 248, 237), supported by teammate Anton Persson's 962 (221, 257, 216, 268). Kaskad's standout was Teodor Samuelsson, who scored 961 (245, 279, 257, 180).
BK Full House – Bodens BS 10-10
In Ängelholm, Full House and Bodens BS battled to a tie. Full House led 3-2 after the first round, but Boden gained control in the second and third rounds, leading 9-6 heading into the final series. However, Full House fought back to end the match in a 10-10 draw. After the game, Boden's Ludwig Ingerskog expressed his excitement over securing a point in such a tightly contested match, especially against Full House, known as one of the most consistent teams on their home turf. Adam Andersson (247, 222, 237, 184) and Teemu Putkisto (233, 226, 236, 194) delivered standout performances for Boden with scores of 890 and 889, respectively. Meanwhile, Mikkel Sørensen was Full House's top scorer, achieving 880 (211, 201, 236, 232).
Västerås SK – Sundbybergs IK 13-7
After a tough morning loss for IKW/Köping, Sundbyberg rebounded in their second match, decisively defeating Västerås. The team secured victory after three rounds, leading 12-2, so the last series was just a formality. Despite Västerås winning the final series 4-1, Sundbyberg claimed a 14-6 win. Västerås’s Per Jansson was the top scorer of the match with 959 (245, 246, 246, 222), while Felix Cederlund led Sundbyberg with 900 (258, 183, 225, 234).
Team Pergamon – Stureby BK 10-10
The match in Partille Arena featured a dramatic turn of events. Pergamon started strong, leading 8-2 after two rounds. However, the team lost momentum in the third series, allowing Stureby to take a 5-0 sweep. The final series was closely contested, with Stureby edging out Pergamon by just 4 pins to secure a 3-2 series win and an overall 10-10 tie. Alex Joki, who scored 966 (290, 258, 206, 212), led Stureby, with teammate Jerry Ekman-Wogel close behind at 963 (215, 223, 279, 246). Pergamon’s top scorer was William Svensson with 919 (278, 227, 224, 190).
Sunday Matches Overview
Two matches took place in the men's Elitserien on Sunday.
Team Alingsås BC - Stureby BK 10-9
The match between these two was a real dessert for the spectators, as both teams fought till the very last frame. Finally, Alingsås edged out Stureby in a nail-biter. Leading 10-5 after three series, Alingsås faced a strong comeback from Stureby, who won three lanes in the final round. The deciding lane ended in a 440-440 tie, giving Alingsås the narrow 10-9 win. James Blomgren (211, 269, 258, 246) led Alingsås with 984 total, while Felix Möller was Stureby’s top scorer with 979 (213, 287, 247, 232).
IS Göta – Bodens BS 12-8
In Helsingborg, Göta’s consistent performance secured them a 12-8 victory over Bodens BS. Göta took an early lead and led 7-3 at halftime. In the third series Bodens held close, but ultimately lost that series 3-2. In the final round, Bodens was striking well, taking a win 3-2 but it was not enough to win the match. Anton Andersson led Göta with 916 total (231, 239, 221, 225), while Bodens Ludwig Ingerskog was the top scorer of the game with 990 (258, 214, 242, 276).
Current Swedish Elitserien Standings
Team | Total | Games Played | Points |
Team Pergamon BC | 182-117 | 15 | 23 |
Team Clan Nässjö BK | 167-112 | 14 | 20 |
BK Kaskad | 164-116 | 14 | 18 |
IKW/Köping BK | 130-109 | 12 | 16 |
Team Alingsås BC | 138-119 | 13 | 15 |
Bodens BS | 145-155 | 15 | 15 |
IS Göta | 137-161 | 15 | 13 |
Stureby BK | 147-151 | 15 | 12 |
BK Full House | 104-115 | 11 | 12 |
BKF Falkenberg | 100-140 | 12 | 6 |
Sundbybergs IK | 107-171 | 14 | 6 |
Västerås SK BK | 92-147 | 12 | 4 |
