Storhamar crushed Ringerike 5-0 away on Tuesday in a crucial relegation battle in Norway’s elite ice hockey league. The result gave Storhamar a major lift in its effort to avoid the bottom of the standings. With the win, the club is moving closer to the leading pair of Frisk Asker and Vålerenga. A five-goal margin suggests that Storhamar controlled large parts of the match rather than scraping through with a narrow victory. The result also improves its position relative to other teams near the foot of the table. The two clubs at the top now face pressure to protect their advantage as the season approaches its decisive phase. Storhamar will look to carry that momentum into its next fixture.