Axelsson Departs Djurgården After Hockeyallsvenskan Victory
Dick Axelsson is leaving Djurgården after the victory against AIK in the Hockeyallsvenskan final. Despite the 38-year-old himself having wanted to continue with the team to SHL.
Ice hockeyDick Axelsson is leaving Djurgården after the victory against AIK in the Hockeyallsvenskan final. Despite the 38-year-old himself having wanted to continue with the team to SHL.
Ice hockeyDick Axelsson opens up for a continuation since Djurgården took the step up to SHL. Now you get a bit of a taste for blood, says the 38-year-old.
Ice hockeyVeteran Linus Klasen, 39, became the big matchwinner when Djurgården took the step up to SHL. With a work of art to penalty and an assist to the 3–1 goal, he got Hovet to shake in blue and yellow euphoria. Djurgården won the fifth qualifying final over AIK with 4–1 and the supporters stormed the ice.
Ice hockeyAIK's Daniel Muzito-Bagenda believed he was subjected to a spearing – The Djurgården camp was furious. I think he's strengthening, it's all too common in Swedish hockey, says Djurgården forward Albin Grewe.
Ice hockeyDjurgården's Dick Axelsson did not leave the ice quickly enough in the first Hockeyallsvenskan final, and was ejected. The rule may seem strange – but is in place to protect the referees. The main reasons are safety and working conditions for them, says Hockeyallsvenskan's sports manager Erik Ryman.
Ice hockeyLeague-leading Djurgården turned the game around away against Mora and took their sixth straight win. Goal scorer: profile Dick Axelsson. "Sweden's ugliest goal," says Djurgården's forward about the full hit in the 3-1 win over Mora.
SportsHockeyallsvenskan Djurgården's veteran Dick Axelsson is suspended for three matches after the threatening words to the referee. "If you put your hands on me again, you know what will happen", the 37-year-old is said to have told the referee during Tuesday evening's home match against Kalmar.
Ice hockeyA 41-year-old, a 38-year-old and a 37-year-old. Djurgården's veterans – Patrick Thoresen, Linus Klasen and Dick Axelsson – were behind the 4–0 victory against Södertälje.
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