He has not played an ice hockey match since October 2023, but now the returnee Nicklas Bäckström has made a comeback. The former NHL star scored an assist when his Brynäs beat SHL competitor Timrå with 4–1 in a training match in Hudiksvall.
Ice hockeyLuleå defender Frédéric Allard was record good in the Swedish Championship playoffs. Unlike last year when people wanted to get rid of him. It's the overwhelmingly biggest thing I've experienced in life, he says after the Swedish Championship gold.
SportsBrynäs defender Victor Söderström made a hit on Luleå's Brian O'Neill in the fifth SM final. The move did not result in any penalty and after the match it was clear that the 24-year-old would not be reported to the disciplinary board – and will therefore be able to play for the rest of the final series.
SportsLoss at home and an injury to David Lilja. Luleå did not have much to rejoice over after 3–5 against Brynäs in the fourth Championship final. I don't think we give ourselves a real chance, says assistant coach Henrik Stridh to TV4.
SportsBrynäs equalized the SM final series against Luleå after great drama. Jakob Silfverberg scored the match-winning goal in the 5–3 victory – after Brynäs had previously surrendered a three-goal lead. "We're showing incredible strength," says Silfverberg to TV4.
SportsNiklas Wikegård became the new sports manager and Robert Kimby came in as coach. It was a lucky draw for Djurgården. Ahead of the SHL comeback, the focus is instead on player recruitments. Here are some of the names that can become relevant.
Ice hockeyA bottom slap for Brynäs, a show of strength from Luleå. The Norrbottens were superior despite being away and won the second SM final with 5–2. Overall a good match, says Luleå's Marcus Hardegård, who scored a goal and an assist, in TV4's broadcast.
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