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Maja Nylén Persson

The Talent Back in the Olympic Games Hunt: "Flew Forward"

The women's national team is chasing a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milano Cortina next year. Then, the talent Mira Jungåker is back in the Swedish squad after an injury.

The Talent Back in the Olympic Games Hunt: "Flew Forward"

Lina Ljungblom historic goal scorer: "A dream"

The national team star Lina Ljungblom has written Swedish hockey history. On Sunday night, she became the first Swedish goal scorer in the North American professional league PWHL, the women's NHL.

Lina Ljungblom historic goal scorer: "A dream"

Wants to be the best in the world: "Extremely grateful"

Best in Sweden should become the best in the world. Forward Lina Ljungblom, 23, is not directly low-key ahead of her professional debut with Montreal in the women's NHL.

Wants to be the best in the world: "Extremely grateful"

The Dream Come True: "Wanted to be a Boy"

Reality has surpassed dreams for the Damkronorna star Lina Ljungblom, 23. A life as a hockey pro in Montreal was not on the world map when she grew up.

The Dream Come True: "Wanted to be a Boy"

Direct Win for the Women's Crown

The Euro Hockey Tour kicked off in Kloten, Switzerland. Then it was a direct win for the Damkronorna.

Direct Win for the Women's Crown

Brynäs Captain Bound for New York

With over two months left until the season premiere, Brynäs has suffered a heavy player loss. Team captain Maja Nylén Persson is leaving the club – to play in North America and PWHL, the ambitious professional league for women that started in 2023.

Brynäs Captain Bound for New York

Swedish star back drafted by New York

PWHL, the ladies' equivalent to NHL, has had its draft. Then, Brynäs star Maja Nylén Persson was chosen tenth by New York.

Swedish star back drafted by New York