The match was preceded by a big tribute to Tobias Forsberg, 34, who was seriously injured during a match against Almtuna on 26 December 2018 where he went into the sideline with his neck first and was paralyzed from the chest down.

A packed hall stood up and applauded Forsberg, who wiped away tears as he sat in his wheelchair on the red carpet rolled out on the ice.

He played eight seasons with Leksand.

Wife Filippa and older brother Johan, also with a past as an ice hockey player, were on the ice.

Luleå played with his number 19 on the helmets.

"Save some energy for the match"

- Save some energy for the match. Thank you all.

Oh my God.

I had forgotten what an amazing atmosphere it is here.

Study until I die, now we're crushing Luleå, Forsberg told the crowd and took the opportunity to thank family and fans.

After the ceremony, Leksand got off to a flying start and led 3-0 after ten minutes.

Carter Camper was the big match winner for Leksand with his hat trick.

Oskar Lang scored his first goal of the season when he made it 4-2 in an empty net.

- To see highlights from when he played and then when he spoke.

It became very emotional.

He is a very nice person, says Lang to Aftonbladet.

CUT: Watch Carter Camper's hat trick

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Watch Carter Camper's hat trick in the first period.

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