Axelsson Eager to Continue After Djurgården's SHL Promotion
Dick Axelsson opens up for a continuation since Djurgården took the step up to SHL. Now you get a bit of a taste for blood, says the 38-year-old.
Ice hockeyDick Axelsson opens up for a continuation since Djurgården took the step up to SHL. Now you get a bit of a taste for blood, says the 38-year-old.
Ice hockeyNiklas Wikegård became the new sports manager and Robert Kimby came in as coach. It was a lucky draw for Djurgården. Ahead of the SHL comeback, the focus is instead on player recruitments. Here are some of the names that can become relevant.
Ice hockeyDjurgården's team captain Marcus Krüger praised the team and the supporters after the 4-1 victory over AIK and the return to SHL – after three years in HockeyAllsvenskan. I'm doing well. I've never felt better, says the 34-year-old to TV4 Play.
Ice hockeyVeteran Linus Klasen, 39, became the big matchwinner when Djurgården took the step up to SHL. With a work of art to penalty and an assist to the 3–1 goal, he got Hovet to shake in blue and yellow euphoria. Djurgården won the fifth qualifying final over AIK with 4–1 and the supporters stormed the ice.
Ice hockeyAIK is back in the Allsvenskan league lead. Substitute Johan Hove decided with his late 2-1 goal away against bottom team IFK Värnamo, who still has no points at the bottom.
FootballDjurgården can secure a SHL spot – in front of over 8,000 home supporters. Now, frantic planning is underway regarding security. In the event of a potential ice storming, the referees must be put to safety immediately, says HockeyAllsvenskan's sports manager Erik Ryman.
Ice hockeyLeksand's goalie talent Marcus Gidlöf is on his way to take Djurgården to SHL. The rule that made the recruitment possible is receiving strong criticism – but there are no plans to abolish it. "There are no submitted proposals to change this rule for next season", writes the association's competition manager Magnus Mårtensson in an email.
Ice hockeyMika Zibanejad and Mikael Backlund are both clear for play in the World Championship in ice hockey on home ground in Stockholm in May. I'm thrilled and this is super cool, says New York Rangers star Zibanejad on Tre Kronor's X-account.
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