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 hockeyHV71 has appointed a new head coach. Niklas Eriksson will lead the SHL club for the next two seasons.
Ice hockeyFrölunda 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.
Ice hockeyThe wreck after Vasa ship's "little sister" Falken has been identified on the seabed in the Gulf of Finland. Very many historical celebrities have been on board, says Niklas Eriksson, lecturer in maritime archaeology at Stockholm University.
SwedenOne year ago, he was stuck in Örebro's penalty box – now he's on the hunt for gold. Mathias Bromé and his Luleå are two wins away from the Swedish Championship gold. Considering everything that has been, it's nice to be able to bounce back, he says.
SportsA large, ancient harbor has been found beneath the water surface in Greek Asine. The discovery was made by marine archaeologists from, among others, Stockholm University. It is unknown how old it is – but the researchers hope that clay vessels will solve the riddle.
SwedenVäxjö shut out Örebro in the decisive quarterfinal in the Swedish Championship playoffs in ice hockey. Former Örebro player Emil Larsson scored the match-winning goal. We played very well defensively, says Växjö goalkeeper Emil Larmi after the 3–0 win.
Ice hockeyIn the first SHL match for Örebro since the tragic school shooting, the emotions were many. It was extra special for Örebro center Christopher Mastomäki, who a few years ago studied at Campus Risbergska. It's clear you get a picture from when you yourself have walked there in the corridors, he says.
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