Örebro Beats HV71 3-2 Amidst Preseason Altercation
Örebro wins 3-2 against HV71 in a preseason match filled with controversy.
Key Points
- • Sean Malone delivered a hard hit to Isac Brännström, igniting a fight.
- • Malone received a match penalty; Brännström got a two-minute penalty.
- • Örebro scored despite a five-minute team penalty due to the altercation.
- • Final score: Örebro 3, HV71 2.
In a preseason hockey match on August 23, 2025, Örebro triumphed over HV71 with a final score of 3-2, marked by a significant altercation between players Sean Malone and Isac Brännström. The incident unfolded as Malone delivered a hard hit on Brännström, seemingly targeting his head, which prompted Brännström to retaliate, leading to a fight where both players exchanged blows. Malone faced serious repercussions, receiving a match penalty and being escorted to the locker room, while Brännström was assessed a minor penalty of two minutes.
The altercation also resulted in a five-minute team penalty against Örebro. Despite the disadvantage, Örebro managed to take advantage of the situation by scoring. Teemu Turunen found the net shortly before the end of the second period, securing a 2-1 lead for Örebro. The match continued to see goals traded by both teams, with Örebro ultimately sealing their victory with a third goal, finishing the game 3-2 in their favor.