Kalmar player exposed to threats, club calls it completely unacceptable
Players on Swedish hockey team Kalmar have received threats, the club said in a statement.
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New hockey rule can be changed: "Became a little square"
Hockeyallsvenskan's new overtime rule has been criticized – and now the league is opening up the possibility of changing the rule mid-season, reports SVT. –When the rule was written, it was a bit square, says Erik Ryman, sports director for Hockeyallsvenskan, to the TV channel.
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HockeyAllsvenskan Playoff Format Changes for Upcoming Season
Previously, the HockeyAllsvenskan teams that placed highest in the table during the regular season got to choose their opponent in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. From and including the coming season, HockeyAllsvenskan will do as SHL – that is, the teams will get their opponent based on table placement.
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Djurgården Plans Security for SHL Spot Amid Referee Threats
Djurgården can secure a SHL spot – in front of over 8,000 home supporters. Now, frantic planning is underway regarding security. In the event of a potential ice storming, the referees must be put to safety immediately, says HockeyAllsvenskan's sports manager Erik Ryman.
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Hockeyallsvenskan Enforces Rule to Protect Referees During Finals
Djurgården'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.
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Hockey Final Faces Security Concerns as Referees Receive Threats
A derby fest – with a dark framework. Ahead of the battle for the last SHL spot, HockeyAllsvenskan's sports manager Erik Ryman says: I really urge people to think before they speak and how they express themselves in different forums.
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"After sabotage allegations: 'I don't feel well'"
Tingsryd's goalkeeper Emil Cederlund is now shaking off the accusations that he was guilty of ice sabotage in connection with Friday evening's meeting between Mora and Tingsryd in Hockeyallsvenskan.
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