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Luleå penalized with flag ban – away games

Luleå's hockey fans are already banned from using flags and banners at home games. Now, the SHL club is being punished with a flag ban on away games until December 5.

Luleå penalized with flag ban – away games

Recruits strategic sports manager: "To be the best"

Swedish ice hockey wants to be the best in the world. As part of that effort, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association presented on Friday the former player and TV expert Mike Helber as strategic sports manager.

Recruits strategic sports manager: "To be the best"

The Crash Forces Hallam to Miss Home Tournament

A national team crash in February means that the national team captain Sam Hallam of Tre Kronor chooses to opt out of the home tournament in Stockholm. This is for the star-studded four-nation tournament with NHL players in North America.

The Crash Forces Hallam to Miss Home Tournament

The threat to SHL clubs – rising salaries

The SHL clubs' economy deteriorated last season. The clubs' salary costs increased by 21 percent and if it continues, 6 out of 14 clubs may have difficulty meeting the requirements for an elite license next year.

The threat to SHL clubs – rising salaries

Goal cameras 26 years after the men

The SHL used a goal camera for the first time in 1998. 26 years later, it's the women's turn.

Goal cameras 26 years after the men