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Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Sweden to Play for Brynäs After 18 Years in NHL

Ice hockey star Nicklas Bäckström is moving after 18 years in NHL back home to Sweden – and will play in Brynäs. Incredibly happy and exhilarated.

Nicklas Bäckström Returns to Sweden to Play for Brynäs After 18 Years in NHL

Journalist and Author Dieter Strand Dies at 88

The multiple award-winning journalist and author Dieter Strand has passed away, 88 years old, writes Aftonbladet. .

Journalist and Author Dieter Strand Dies at 88

Linköping Parts Ways with Coach Jonne Kunnas After Tough Season Start

Linköping sacks its coach Jonne Kunnas after a tough start to the Damallsvenskan season. "In the situation we are in, something must be done" says club manager Erik Nordqvist in a statement on the club's website.

Linköping Parts Ways with Coach Jonne Kunnas After Tough Season Start

Teenagers Sentenced for Murder After Killing Wrong Person

A 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy are sentenced for murder of a 30-year-old woman in Växjö last year. According to the verdict, the two teenagers were to carry out a contract killing but took the wrong woman.

Teenagers Sentenced for Murder After Killing Wrong Person

Meet the Contestants of Paradise Hotel's Autumn Season

Now it's clear who will be competing in the autumn season of "Paradise hotel". .

Meet the Contestants of Paradise Hotel's Autumn Season

Växjö's Pre-Purchased Flight Ticket Plan Overturned by Court

Both the municipality and the region decided to support-buy tickets so that the air link between Växjö and Stockholm would come about. But now the Administrative Court annuls the decisions, reports P4 Kronoberg.

Växjö's Pre-Purchased Flight Ticket Plan Overturned by Court

Brynäs Faces Six-Month Loss of Goalkeeper Erik Källgren

SM finalist Brynäs has suffered a heavy setback. Goalkeeper Erik Källgren has been operated on and the club writes that he will be out for about six months.

Brynäs Faces Six-Month Loss of Goalkeeper Erik Källgren

Växjö Islamic School and Others Excluded from Swedish Education Group

Växjö Islamic school and eight other independent schools are excluded from the industry and employer organization for Sweden's independent schools because they are considered to have damaged the trust for the industry. .

Växjö Islamic School and Others Excluded from Swedish Education Group

Färjestad Welcomes National Team Defender Gabriel Carlsson

National team defender Gabriel Carlsson, 28, is confirmed for Färjestad. After a season in Switzerland and Zug, Carlsson returns to Sweden and has signed a three-year contract with Färjestad.

Färjestad Welcomes National Team Defender Gabriel Carlsson

Malmö FF Defeats Djurgården in Dominant Damallsvenska Match

Malmö FF continues to make success in their first damallsvenska season. On Saturday, newcomers crushed series-leading Djurgården.

Malmö FF Defeats Djurgården in Dominant Damallsvenska Match

Head-on Collision Near Växjö on Highway 23 Causes Minor Injuries

Two passenger cars collided head-on at 13:30 on Highway 23, just south of Växjö, reports [P4 Kronoberg](https://www. sverigesradio.

Head-on Collision Near Växjö on Highway 23 Causes Minor Injuries

Streaplers Tour Bus Attacked with Soft Airgun in Växjö

The dance band Streaplers have been shot at with an air weapon of the type soft airgun, which Aftonbladet was the first to report. .

Streaplers Tour Bus Attacked with Soft Airgun in Växjö

Pontus Andreasson Shines Despite Tough Hit in Luleå's Victory

He scored a goal and set up another, was tackled and had to leave the ice – before he came back into play only to be substituted again. It was a nasty and tough tackle I got, nice anyway that it went fairly well, says Pontus Andreasson after Luleå's final win away against Brynäs.

Pontus Andreasson Shines Despite Tough Hit in Luleå's Victory

Omark fixed Luleå win - in the sixth period

Luleå leveled the Swedish Championship semifinal series in ice hockey against Frölunda after a 3–2 win in an overtime thriller. Winning organizer: Linus Omark.

Omark fixed Luleå win - in the sixth period

Omark Returns Strong as Andreasson Extends Goal Streak in Luleå Win

Linus Omark, 38, missed Luleå's quarterfinal series against Växjö due to injury. In the first semifinal against Frölunda, he was back – and with a bang.

Omark Returns Strong as Andreasson Extends Goal Streak in Luleå Win

Häcken Faces Second Straight Loss in Women's League Struggles

Gold-tipped Häcken has got a catastrophic start to the women's top league. Away against Kristianstad, Hisingslaget suffered their second straight defeat.

Häcken Faces Second Straight Loss in Women's League Struggles

Luleå's Markus Nurmi Fined for Diving in SHL Quarterfinal

Luleå's Markus Nurmi tried to deceive the referee into giving an opponent a penalty by throwing himself onto the ice in the SHL quarterfinal against Växjö. An action for which he is now being fined, announces the Swedish Ice Hockey Association's disciplinary committee.

Luleå's Markus Nurmi Fined for Diving in SHL Quarterfinal

Häcken Stumbles in Premiere Loss to Malmö FF, Coach Expresses Disappointment

Häcken is on the hunt for the SM gold, after four near misses. But the premiere against newcomer Malmö FF became a real cold shower.

Häcken Stumbles in Premiere Loss to Malmö FF, Coach Expresses Disappointment

Malmö FF Stuns Häcken with Late Goal in Women's Allsvenskan Return

Ambitious Malmö FF is back in the women's top league – and pulled off a surprise directly against gold favourite Häcken. A late goal by Sara Kanutte paved the way for a 3–2 victory.

Malmö FF Stuns Häcken with Late Goal in Women's Allsvenskan Return

Malmö FF Stuns Häcken with Last-Minute Goal in Allsvenskan Return

Ambitious Malmö FF is back in the women's top league – and pulled off a surprise directly against gold favourite Häcken. A late goal by Sara Kanutte paved the way for a 3–2 victory.

Malmö FF Stuns Häcken with Last-Minute Goal in Allsvenskan Return

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?

New loss for Rögle – demands for Hansson's resignation

Roger Hansson will not be training Rögle in SHL hockey next season. One or two supporters would rather see him quit immediately.

New loss for Rögle – demands for Hansson's resignation

HV's crisis move: "Can't come here"

Three straight losses and back below the qualifying line. Then HV71 cancelled Friday's training.

HV's crisis move: "Can't come here"

Brynäs lost 4–1 – but won after penalties

League leaders Brynäs had 4–1 at home against Rögle – but the visitors caught up. Jakob Silfverberg ensured that Brynäs still won 5–4 after penalties.

Brynäs lost 4–1 – but won after penalties