Two star signings from the NHL in Marcus Johansson, for Färjestad, and Calle Järnkrok, for Brynäs. But the summer has also been turbulent, with Färjestad's failed signing of Cal Foote and continued criticism of sponsor Red Bull. Here are the talking points ahead of the SHL season.
Ice hockeyFor the first time, Denmark is in the semifinal in the World Championship in ice hockey following what has been described as one of ice hockey's all-time greatest upsets.
Ice hockeyFrom the greatest loss of all time to the biggest upset. Denmark woke up to the feeling that the 2-1 win over Canada in the World Championship quarterfinals was just a dream. However, it was not. It's completely insane, exclaimed goalkeeper Frederik Dichow, a qualifying hero for HV71 recently.
SportsCanada's stars seemed secure of a place in Saturday's World Championship semifinal. They travelled to Danish Herning without bringing their luggage from the hotel in Stockholm. They came with necessities, says Swede Andreas Lilja, assistant coach in Denmark who won the quarterfinal.
SportsDenmark turned 0-1 to 2-1 on 88 seconds in the World Championship quarterfinal against the great nation Canada and made ice hockey history in Herning. For the first time ever, Denmark is through to the World Championship semifinal. On Saturday, Switzerland awaits in the Avicii arena in Stockholm.
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