Linköping missed the SM playoffs, and coach Mikael Håkanson will not continue in his role. Instead, Anders "Ante" Karlsson returns to the SHL club and takes over as head coach.
Ice hockeyCrisis-stricken Linköping chose to poke NHL returnee Jakub Vrána after five straight losses. The effect? None at all. The team was overrun by Örebro in a game that was more or less over after the first period. Now the team is down to last place in the SHL.
Ice hockeyFour straight losses and 6–16 in goal difference. The uphill climb for Linköping in the SHL opening became even steeper after 0–4 against Skellefteå.
Ice hockeyNew Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson got a dream start – in the end. Frölunda was occasionally pressed, but won the premiere against Linköping with 2–1 in the end. After their equalization it was a mental battle, says Ohlsson.
SportsFrölunda has got a new coach – for the first time in twelve years. At the same time, seven other SHL clubs have also changed coaches before the season. It will probably be noticed a bit in the clubs, says new Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson.
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