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Björn Hellkvist Named New Head Coach for Växjö in SHL

Björn Hellkvist takes over as coach in Växjö in SHL. "I'm incredibly looking forward to this", says Hellkvist to Växjö's website.

Björn Hellkvist Named New Head Coach for Växjö in SHL

Jörgen Jönsson Returns as Färjestad's Head Coach, Embraces New Role

Jörgen Jönsson is back in Färjestad. The 52-year-old was presented as Karlstad's new head coach at a press conference on Monday afternoon.

Jörgen Jönsson Returns as Färjestad's Head Coach, Embraces New Role

Johan Hedberg Named New Head Coach of Leksand

Now it's clear: Johan Hedberg has officially been presented as the new coach in Leksand. "When Leksand emerged as an alternative, I became so clearly very happy and exhilarated", he says.

Johan Hedberg Named New Head Coach of Leksand

Färjestad's David Tomasek Heads to NHL After Stellar SHL Season

Färjestad's point king and center star David Tomasek leaves Sweden for play in an NHL club. "When an opportunity like this arises, it's hard to say no", says Tomasek, World Championship gold medalist with the Czech Republic last year.

Färjestad's David Tomasek Heads to NHL After Stellar SHL Season

Färjestad Coach Departs After Playoff Exit; Club Legend Jönsson Set to Return

Färjestad's coach Tomas Mitell is leaving the club after the quarterfinal exit against Skellefteå in the hockey SM-finals, the club announces on its website. Now it seems, according to unanimous information, that club legend Jörgen Jönsson will take over the main responsibility.

Färjestad Coach Departs After Playoff Exit; Club Legend Jönsson Set to Return

17-Year-Old Ivar Stenberg Propels Frölunda to Semifinals

It was only one person who managed to score a goal when Frölunda became semifinal-ready after 4–2 in matches against Timrå. 17-year-old Ivar Stenberg.

17-Year-Old Ivar Stenberg Propels Frölunda to Semifinals

Färjestad Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Crucial Win Over Skellefteå

Färjestad saved themselves in the SM playoffs. It was a narrow victory with 2–1 in the decisive match against Skellefteå.

Färjestad Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Crucial Win Over Skellefteå

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

Luleå is the first team to qualify for the semifinals in the National Championship playoffs. After a new overtime drama against Växjö, they won 3–2 and a total of 4–1 in the quarterfinal series.

Pontus Andreasson Leads Luleå to Semifinals with Overtime Win

SHL Schedules Urgent Meeting Over Referee Criticism in Playoffs

The referees have faced much criticism from players and leaders during the hockey playoffs. Among other things, the coaches in Färjestad (Thomas Mitell), Frölunda (Roger Rönnberg) and Timrå (Olli Jokinen) have chosen to openly criticize the refereeing.

SHL Schedules Urgent Meeting Over Referee Criticism in Playoffs

Färjestad's Viktor Lodin Suspended, to Miss Key Quarterfinal Match

Färjestad player Viktor Lodin is suspended for two matches for the cross-checking he committed against Skellefteå's Arvid Lundberg in the fourth quarterfinal of the SM. Lodin is also fined 15,000 kronor.

Färjestad's Viktor Lodin Suspended, to Miss Key Quarterfinal Match

Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Färjestad is once again on their way out of the SM playoffs already in the quarterfinals. Then coach Tomas Mitell erupted over a couple of penalties that gave a nightmare start away against Skellefteå in the 2-6 loss.

Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Frölunda Triumphs in Overtime Thriller Against Timrå

Frölunda pulled off an incredible comeback and defeated Timrå 4-3 at the end of the fifth period. Skellefteå has simultaneously turned around its quarterfinal series against Färjestad.

Frölunda Triumphs in Overtime Thriller Against Timrå

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

Färjestad won the first SM quarterfinal at home against Skellefteå with a whole 6–2. At the same time, the Värmland goalkeeper Max Lagacé could only play the first period – crisis recruit Anders Lindbäck had to jump in between the posts.

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

Experts Weigh In: Who Will Claim Hockey Gold in Sweden?

It's talked about an even and uncertain playoffs and two experts have two different gold tips. This is what former national team captain Johan Garpenlöv, Radio's sports expert, and former goalkeeper Petter Rönnqvist, TV4 expert, think about the quarterfinals and final gold winners.

Experts Weigh In: Who Will Claim Hockey Gold in Sweden?

Växjö Shut Out Örebro – Larsson Sank Old Team

Växjö shut out Örebro in the decisive quarterfinal in the Swedish Championship playoffs in ice hockey. Former Örebro player Emil Larsson scored the match-winning goal.

Växjö Shut Out Örebro – Larsson Sank Old Team

Brynäs Faces Setback in Series Win Bid After Heavy Loss to Växjö

Brynäs could not secure the series win on Tuesday either. The home game against Växjö ended with a crushing defeat, 2–7.

Brynäs Faces Setback in Series Win Bid After Heavy Loss to Växjö

Brynäs heading for historic win – celebration on Tuesday?

Brynäs is storming towards winning the regular season in SHL with a 6–3 home win against HV71 – but will have to wait to secure the series win. Luleå has a mathematical chance to slip past.

Brynäs heading for historic win – celebration on Tuesday?

HV71 closer to relegation playoffs after Shinnimin's revenge

The qualifying ghost takes an increasingly firm grip on HV71 in SHL. Away against Luleå, it was a new loss, 2–4.

HV71 closer to relegation playoffs after Shinnimin's revenge

The Goal King Became a Father Again – Broke Goal Drought

The day after becoming a father for the second time, Patrik Karlkvist broke a 10-match goal drought when Örebro defeated Modo 3-1 in the SHL ice hockey. .

The Goal King Became a Father Again – Broke Goal Drought

Färjestad fell in the European Championship League final after drama

Färjestad has racked up the losses in the SHL lately. And neither in the CHL do they succeed.

Färjestad fell in the European Championship League final after drama

Premiere in the "new" Globe - then Tre Kronor fell

It was no successful start in the newly renovated Globen. Three Crowns fell to the Czech Republic with 1-4 in the premiere of the home tournament.

Premiere in the "new" Globe - then Tre Kronor fell

Modo with Sensational Victory – after Wild Match Start

Modo is back on solid ground in the SHL table. The Ö-vik team pulled off a surprise win against second-placed Färjestad with 3–2 after a completely crazy match start.

Modo with Sensational Victory – after Wild Match Start

Växjö won and strengthened

Växjö punished Färjestad, 3–2, and took their fourth straight win. Moreover, the team has a heavy forward reinforcement incoming in Marcus Sylvegård.

Växjö won and strengthened

The JVM star gets a chance: "Want to test him"

Three Crowns-debutant Axel Sandin-Pellikka gets the chance by Sam Hallam in the squad for the home tournament. The Junior World Championship star takes one of the defensive positions.

The JVM star gets a chance: "Want to test him"