Visby/Roma has seized a 2-1 series lead in the Hockeyettan promotion final against Hudiksvall HC after winning Game 3 on home ice in Visby, Gotland. The victory puts the Gotland-based team one win away from securing a spot in the HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2026-27 season.
The team built an early 2-0 advantage in the second period and held on despite a late push from Hudiksvall, according to verified match reports from the series. Visby/Roma’s offensive effort was highlighted by a three-point performance from one of its players, contributing directly to the go-ahead goals.
Hudiksvall HC had won Game 1 on the road to open the best-of-five series, but Visby/Roma responded with a Game 2 victory to even the matchup before claiming Game 3 in front of their home crowd. The series now shifts back to Hudiksvall for Game 4, where the home team will look to force a decisive Game 5.
Both teams are competing for the final promotion spot to HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden’s second-tier professional hockey league. The winner of this series will earn the right to play in the 2026-27 HockeyAllsvenskan season, while the loser remains in Hockeyettan for another campaign.
Visby Roma, based on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, has consistently been one of the top teams in Hockeyettan’s eastern division and has made multiple deep playoff runs in recent years. The club operates with a strong community focus and emphasizes player development as part of its long-term strategy.
Hudiksvall HC, located in Gävleborg County in northern Sweden, has also been a regular contender in the Hockeyettan playoffs and brings a physical, well-coached approach to the series. The team has relied on disciplined defensive play and timely scoring throughout the postseason.
The Hockeyettan promotion format features a best-of-five series between the winners of the northern and southern playoff brackets, with the victor earning promotion. All games are played under standard IIHF rules, with no modifications for the playoff format.
As of the conclusion of Game 3, Visby/Roma holds the series lead and will look to close out the series in Game 4 on the road. If necessary, Game 5 would return to Visby for a potential clincher.
Fans can follow the series through official streams on Hockeyettan Play and live updates via the league’s website and partner platforms. No further schedule changes or venue adjustments have been announced for the remaining games.
The next game in the series is scheduled for Game 4 in Hudiksvall, with the exact date and time to be confirmed by Hockeyettan officials. Both teams are expected to announce lineup updates and pre-game availability in the days leading up to the match.
For continued coverage of the Hockeyettan playoffs and promotion races, visit archysport.com for verified updates, analysis, and breaking news from Sweden’s third-tier hockey league.
