Växjö desperately needed a win. But the team lost 1–0 to relegation rivals IFK Norrköping, sealing its relegation from Sweden’s top women’s football league. “It feels empty right now,” team captain Nellie Karlsson said on Viaplay’s broadcast.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyFormer powerhouse Rosengård are still struggling in Sweden’s women’s top flight. The Malmö team drew 1-1 at home with second-placed Växjö.
FootballHäcken crushed Hammarby 3–0 and are surging towards a second straight Swedish championship. “If we play like we did in this match in the remaining games, I don’t see what will stop us,” national team star Anna Anvegård told SVT.
FootballDjurgården continues to struggle in the SHL. On Saturday, the Stockholm team lost to Frölunda 2-4.
Ice hockeyAfter a training session, he was allowed to play his first game. New signing Oliver Wahlstrom showed his best qualities. The American scored a goal and had an assist in Djurgården's 4-3 win after overtime against Växjö.
SportsTwo star signings from the NHL in Marcus Johansson, for Färjestad, and Calle Järnkrok, for Brynäs. But the summer has also been turbulent, with Färjestad's failed signing of Cal Foote and continued criticism of sponsor Red Bull. Here are the talking points ahead of the SHL season.
Ice hockeyIFK Norrköping are close to being relegated from the Swedish women's league. The club has now sacked head coach Stellan Carlsson in an attempt to save their season.
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