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Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

Veteran 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 Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

Goalkeeper Rule Criticized but Remains Unchanged in Swedish Hockey

Leksand's goalie talent Marcus Gidlöf is on his way to take Djurgården to SHL. The rule that made the recruitment possible is receiving strong criticism – but there are no plans to abolish it.

Goalkeeper Rule Criticized but Remains Unchanged in Swedish Hockey

Marcus Gidlöf Shines in Debut as Djurgården Dominates AIK 5-0

Djurgården took a dominant 5–0 win against AIK in the fourth match of the Hockeyallsvenska final. Big match winner was Marcus Gidlöf who kept a clean sheet in his debut in the Djurgården jersey.

Marcus Gidlöf Shines in Debut as Djurgården Dominates AIK 5-0

Sweden leaves JVM empty-handed – after 28 penalty shots

Sweden lost the bronze match against the Czech Republic in the Junior World Championship after extra time and a dramatic penalty shootout, after 2–2 at the end of regular match time. The hopes for gold melted down to no medal at all.

Sweden leaves JVM empty-handed – after 28 penalty shots

Swedish goal fest in the World Championship rehearsal against Germany

It was a goal fest for the junior crowns in the dress rehearsal against Germany ahead of the World Championship in Canada, which begins on Boxing Day. Sweden won with a whole 11–1.

Swedish goal fest in the World Championship rehearsal against Germany

Rookie ready for Junior World Championship – "Unbelievable feeling"

He has no national team games - but Leksand's Dennis Altörn is clear for the Junior World Championship in ice hockey in Canada. "An incredible feeling", he says.

Rookie ready for Junior World Championship – "Unbelievable feeling"