Two years after losing to Finland in the World Cup final, Sweden’s floorball team is seeking revenge. Eight World Cup debutants have been named to the squad.
SportsTre Kronor trailed Switzerland 1–2 but came back to win 4–2. Rikard Grönborg has now begun his second stint as Sweden's national team coach with two straight victories.
Ice hockeyVictor Stjernborg of Skellefteå and Filip Eriksson of Luleå have been called up to Tre Kronor's squad for this week's four-nation tournament.
Ice hockeyLuleå defender Oscar Engsund had to be carried out on a stretcher after a nasty hit in the away game against Timrå in the SHL. Luleå then also lost the match 2–3, despite a goal from Linus Omark.
Ice hockeySHL season had barely started before the reigning champions Luleå set the tone. The fastest premiere goal ever paved the way when they ran over Malmö Redhawks with 5–0. Nothing you thought of, says the match hero Filip Eriksson.
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 hockeyDjurgården equalized the Hockey Allsvenskan semifinal against Södertälje after a match filled with both irritation and scorn – and 42 penalty minutes just in the middle period. It was among the sickest games I've played, says two-goal scorer Filip Eriksson to TV4 after the 7–3 win.
Ice hockey
