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Anders Sörensen Makes History as First Swedish NHL Head Coach

Three Crowns' World Championship coach Anders Sörensen became historic as the first Swedish head coach in NHL. He hopes to get the head coach job in Chicago permanently.

Anders Sörensen Makes History as First Swedish NHL Head Coach

First Home Win for Sörensen in Chicago

Now Anders Sörensen can check off the first home win as head coach in NHL. His Chicago beat New York Islanders with 5–3.

First Home Win for Sörensen in Chicago

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

New York Islanders' 23-year-old forward Simon Holmström, once in Tranås AIF and HV71, scored more points than in any previous match in the league when his team beat Chicago at home with 5–4. .

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

The Hidden Ice Hockey Coach: "Unbelievable"

A dark horse became the first Swedish head coach in NHL. Anders Sörensen, 49, says he never thought the thought.

The Hidden Ice Hockey Coach: "Unbelievable"

The Swedish NHL coach on the job: "Unbelievable"

First Swedish head coach in NHL, Anders Sörensen, held his first training session with his Chicago on Friday. It's unreal right now, I'm trying to digest it, he says about the historic job.

The Swedish NHL coach on the job: "Unbelievable"

Swede takes over as coach after Chicago fires coach

A Swede takes over when NHL club Chicago Blackhawks fires the coach. Anders Sörensen, 49, makes history as the first Swedish head coach in NHL.

Swede takes over as coach after Chicago fires coach

Swedish disappointment – after the overtime thriller

Swedish Leo Carlsson started strong with a goal for his Anaheim in a thrilling match against Colorado. But after an overtime thriller, Anaheim saw themselves defeated with 3–4.

Swedish disappointment – after the overtime thriller

NHL Star Doubly Awarded

Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon was awarded twice at the NHL's award gala. The Canadian hockey star won both the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award – the most prestigious awards.

NHL Star Doubly Awarded