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Joel Eriksson Ek

Joel Eriksson Ek

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Despite 17 NHL players on the team, the legend Peter Forsberg doubts Tre Kronor's gold chances at the World Championship in ice hockey. I'm still not a hundred percent convinced that it's enough for gold, says the 51-year-old TV expert.
Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Time was running out. Then Joel Eriksson Ek scored the 2-2 goal against Anaheim and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for his Minnesota.
Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Joel Eriksson Ek Scores Four in Triumphant Return for Minnesota Wild

Minnesota's Joel Eriksson Ek had not played a match since he suffered a lower body injury in February. It was not noticeable at all when the Swede made his comeback tonight – and delivered four hits in the 8–7 win over San Jose.
Joel Eriksson Ek Scores Four in Triumphant Return for Minnesota Wild

Sam Hallam: "I'm incredibly disappointed"

Extension again and loss again. Three Crowns fell in the rivalry match against Finland, 3–4, and have a long way to go to a final spot.
Sam Hallam: "I'm incredibly disappointed"

Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

Defeat for both in the premiere match – but Sweden took a point against Canada while Finland fell heavily against the USA. Which team will take the chance to hang on in the final hunt in Four Nations?.
Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

Rival match and must-win game at the same time. Then the Finnkampen can become a "hate match".
"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

Sweden recovered from both a nightmare start and two two-goal deficits. Yet, it ended in defeat after a thrilling overtime in the Four Nations opening match.
Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

Tonight, the star-studded Four Nations begins. Sweden meets Canada in the premiere of the first NHL national team tournament since 2016.
The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

Master back Gustav Forsling was back after a break and took his first shifts with Tre Kronor in Montreal. It felt really good, I'm healthy and fresh, so no danger, he says.
The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

He came in on a recall – well inside Tre Kronor, Pittsburgh star Rickard Rakell was placed in a top line. I'm clearly very happy about this opportunity, says Rakell.
The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

"This is what you dream about"

He has played four matches in six days ahead of the Four Nations. But the enthusiasm to lead Tre Kronor blows away the fatigue for team captain Victor Hedman, 34.
"This is what you dream about"

Hedman's success in the Four Nations rehearsal

Victor Hedman's genre play before the Four Nations ended in success. Tre Kronor's back ace and team captain scored both a goal and an assist when his Tampa Bay won the away game against Montreal in the NHL with 5–3.
Hedman's success in the Four Nations rehearsal

Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Filip Forsberg has found his form just in time for the Four Nations. The forward scored two goals in Nashville's 6–4 win over Buffalo.
Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Star misses Four Nations

Jacob Markström misses the Four Nations. But who replaces the goalkeeper star in the national team tournament? We will communicate that when we decide it, says national team captain Sam Hallam.
Star misses Four Nations

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

The Finnish star forward Patrik Laine does not mince words about Sweden ahead of the national team tournament Four Nations. We hate them, it's that simple, he says to nhl.
The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Only a month left until the release. Now, Viaplay has secured the rights to the national team tournament Four Nations.
Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Arvidsson scored for Edmonton – a record by Brodin

Edmonton continued its winning streak with 4-0 against Boston. The Swede Viktor Arvidsson put the finishing touch with the last goal.
Arvidsson scored for Edmonton – a record by Brodin

Gustavsson nailed it again: "Calm"

Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson kept a clean sheet when Carolina was crushed 4-0. They usually shoot a lot more, said Gustavsson to reporters after the game.
Gustavsson nailed it again: "Calm"

The Swedish top goalkeeper assisted

It's going well now for Filip Gustavsson, the Minnesota goalie who has been selected for Tre Kronor and the four-nation tournament in February. .
The Swedish top goalkeeper assisted

Bitter defeat for Modo after powerful turnaround

SHL-bottom team Modo responded with a powerful turnaround – from 0-2 to 4-2 – away against top team Färjestad. However, it was only enough for one point.
Bitter defeat for Modo after powerful turnaround

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Toronto's superstar William Nylander delivered another goal and contributed to the 3-2 win against Nashville. If given the chance to beat his teammates in the star-studded Four Nations, he says: I'm psyched.
The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Both William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund get rejected by Sam Hallam. In their place, veteran Gustav Nyquist gets a spot in Tre Kronor's squad for the star-studded Four Nations.
Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

It has been ups and downs for the Swedish NHL stars during the autumn. Two months before the hot Four Nations, Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam presents his squad.
Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds

Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson played a great game and kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win against Buffalo. Above all, towards the end of the match, Filip made some really big saves, says coach John Hynes.
Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds
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