Oscar Lindberg

SHL guide: Star NHL returns, Foote scandal and sponsor protests

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.

Gold again - Skellefteå's supreme dominance

Fifth Swedish Championship gold medal - the fourth in 13 years. Six more finals appearances and five series victories make Skellefteå's dominance in the top tier of Swedish ice hockey over the past 15 years even more impressive.

Oscar Lindberg praised after SM gold - a terrible season

Skellefteå star Oscar Lindberg won an SM gold and was named the most valuable player in both the regular season and the playoffs. Lindberg enjoyed the 7–3 victory over Rögle and the club's fifth SM gold - but he did not want to highlight himself. "It's a fantastic group," he said of the championship team.

Skellefteå one match away from the Swedish Championship gold medal, dreaming of deciding on home soil

Skellefteå has acquired match points in the SM final series in ice hockey. Rögle were defeated 3–2 in the fourth final match. Skellefteå can thus secure the SM title at home on Saturday. "It's inspiring - something we've been longing for all season," Pär Lindholm says on TV4 Play.

Skellefteå star Oscar Lindberg awarded twice in SHL

Skellefteå star Oscar Lindberg was honored twice in the SHL. He was named Forward of the Year and received the MVP award as the league's most valuable player.

Crazy chickens when Skellefteå went on the offensive

Skellefteå went on a roll in the second SM final. A 3–0 lead after just over six minutes eventually became 5–1 against Rögle, who behaved like "crazy chickens". Victor Stjernborg from Skåne scored two goals as Skellefteå went 2–0 up in the series.

Skellefteå crushes Luleå 5–0 in semi-final, leaving them irked

Skellefteå has taken an iron grip on its rivalry with Luleå in the Swedish Championship semi-final series. The Västerbotten team delivered a crushing 5–0 victory. A red-hot Lars Bryggman scored two goals.

Victory for Skellefteå in record-long semi-final

The semi-final between Skellefteå and Luleå was the longest ice hockey match in the history of the Swedish Championship playoffs. In the end, however, Skellefteå settled the first semi-final and emerged victorious with a score of 4–3.

Oscar Lindberg got the Golden Helmet, then he was behind Skellefteå's victory

Now he has a gold helmet. But it's the SM trophy he wants. SHL's top scorer, Oscar Lindberg, was one of the keys to Skellefteå's 4–1 victory in the first SM quarter-final against Malmö. He is by far the league's best player, says his teammate Rickard Hugg.

Skellefteå won after a struggle - fire alarm triggered by dishwasher

After a fire alarm forced the crowd to evacuate in Gävle, Skellefteå turned things around and beat Brynäs 4–3 in overtime. The yellow-and-black team is closing in on Frölunda at the top of the table. "Very nice," match hero Mikkel Aagaard told TV4.

Lindberg decides top-of-the-table clash with Frölunda in overtime

He salvaged a draw with just over a minute left in the summit clash - and then decided it in overtime. Skellefteå's leading goal-scorer and points leader, Oscar Lindberg, was the match-winner in the top-of-the-table clash with Frölunda, 4–3.

Advantage Dahlén in fight for SHL goal-scoring lead

Timrå's Jonathan Dahlén or Skellefteå's Oscar Lindberg? The duel for the SHL goal-scoring lead continues, and after two more goals, Dahlén currently leads with 24 goals.

The star is missing from Tre Kronor's squad again

Tre Kronor's squad for the Swiss Hockey Games 11–14 December is complete. Skellefteå's points leader in the SHL, Oscar Lindberg, is missing once again.

Luleå fell in the final replay – only eleven in the SHL

More than half a year has passed since the long-awaited SM gold. Now Luleå is only eleventh in the SHL table – after being zeroed in front of the home crowd.

Bäckström back in Tre Kronor – relevant for the Olympics

Nicklas Bäckström, 37, is making a comeback in Tre Kronor after eight years. National team captain Sam Hallam has selected him for the Finland Hockey Games next week. He takes on incredible responsibility and possesses cutting-edge skills, especially in the power play, like perhaps no one else in Europe, says Hallam.

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

After three straight losses and a dismal 0-10 goal difference, Tre Kronor got their revenge against Finland. Sweden won the World Championship rehearsal with 6-2 and takes home the four-nation tournament – despite several NHL players being rested in the rivalry match.

Eleven NHL Stars Join Sweden for World Championship Warm-Up

Three Crowns have lost their way throughout the season ahead of the home World Championship. Then, national team captain Sam Hallam selects eleven NHL players for the World Championship rehearsal next week, including Mika Zibanejad.

Premiere in the "new" Globe - then Tre Kronor fell

It was no successful start in the newly renovated Globen. Three Crowns fell to the Czech Republic with 1-4 in the premiere of the home tournament.

Won the hot derby: "Haven't disappointed the audience"

Only three wins in the last ten SHL matches before Thursday evening. Skellefteå, the reigning Swedish champion in ice hockey, has been struggling. However, the team could at least delight the home crowd with a 4–0 win in the Norrland derby against Luleå.

The JVM star gets a chance: "Want to test him"

Three Crowns-debutant Axel Sandin-Pellikka gets the chance by Sam Hallam in the squad for the home tournament. The Junior World Championship star takes one of the defensive positions.

Skellefteå humiliated – lost with a total score of 1–10

Skellefteå with long-awaited win after penalty shots

After three straight losses, Skellefteå is back on the winning track again – largely thanks to great play from goalkeeper Linus Söderström. On Tuesday evening, it was a 4–3 win against Linköping after penalties.

The Juniors Lifted Skellefteå – Clear Victory over Växjö

Young Skellefteå impressed when they won their home premiere against Växjö with 4–0. The reigning champions lined up with six juniors, but it was still no contest. Skellefteå started their home games in the same brilliant way as they ended the season last spring.

The Champion Team Was Knocked Out by Malmö – Lindberg Joined Late

For a long time, it was uncertain whether he would play the SHL premiere. But then his third child was born and Oscar Lindberg joined late to Skellefteå's 1-4 loss in Malmö. It became a bit of quick pulls.