SCA Cupen· Season 2026
MODO crushed Sundsvall 6-0 to secure third place in the SCA Cupen, powered by three first-period goals and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Jakob Hellsten.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
MODO made a handful of changes to their lineup, resting Emil Larsson, Troy Bourke, August Berg and Elias Rosén, with John Hägglöf, Malcom Gästrin and Alfons Öberg coming in. The adjusted side needed no time to settle.
First period (3-0): Elton Hermansson opened the scoring, set up by Gästrin and Öberg, to give MODO an early lead. Marcus Karlberg doubled the advantage with a fortunate bounce before William Falkenhäll added a third late in the period, sending MODO into the first intermission with a 3-0 cushion.
Second period (2-0, 5-0 aggregate): Hugo Hallin got his first of the afternoon just after the restart, making it 4-0. Sebastian Ohlsson added a fifth before the period was out as MODO continued to pour forward. Sundsvall managed little in response, with Hellsten untroubled in the MODO net.
Third period (1-0, 6-0 aggregate): Hallin completed his brace to cap the scoring, finishing off a move from Jakob Karlsson to make it 6-0. The final period was played at a lower tempo as MODO comfortably saw out the win.
The turning point
The game was effectively decided inside the opening 20 minutes. MODO's three first-period goals — from Hermansson, Karlberg and Falkenhäll — gave them a lead Sundsvall never looked capable of overturning. Sundsvall managed just a handful of offensive forays across the full 60 minutes, and Hellsten was never seriously tested. The early barrage set the tone for a one-sided contest.
Key performers
Jakob Hellsten (MODO) — Player of the match: The MODO goaltender was rarely called into action but dealt with everything Sundsvall threw at him, finishing with a clean sheet. The MODO website described his performance as a "felfri insats" (flawless effort).
Hugo Hallin (MODO): The only multi-goal scorer on the day, Hallin struck twice — once in the second period and once in the third — to take his tally to two for the pre-season tournament.
Elton Hermansson (MODO): Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish and was a constant presence in the attacking zone during the decisive first period.
Marcus Karlberg (MODO): Doubled MODO's lead with a goal that owed something to fortune but helped break Sundsvall's resistance early.
By the numbers
The 6-0 scoreline accurately reflects the balance of play. MODO dominated from start to finish, and the game followed the expected pattern of a bronze-medal match between a HockeyAllsvenskan side (MODO) and a HockeyEttan side (Sundsvall). Five different MODO players found the net, highlighting the depth of the home side's attack even without several regulars in the lineup.
What it means
MODO finish third in the 2026 SCA Cupen, bouncing back from their semi-final defeat to Brynäs on Thursday (a 1-0 loss). Sundsvall, who lost their semi-final to Timrå on Friday, take fourth place. The final later on Saturday sees Brynäs face Timrå for the cup title.
MODO's pre-season continues on Thursday 20 August when they face Skellefteå in Strömsund.
Verdict
MODO were in a different class from start to finish. The 6-0 margin was no exaggeration — this was a complete performance from a side that looks sharp in pre-season despite rotating personnel. Sundsvall offered little in attack and will need to improve significantly before the HockeyEttan season begins.
MODO and Sundsvall have met 10 times — MODO won 5, Sundsvall won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. MODO leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.40 per match (27 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–6 in 2013.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 Aug 2026