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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

AIK's Muzito-Bagenda Sidelined for Crucial Final After Collision

AIK's Daniel Muzito-Bagenda took a severe hit when Djurgården's Patrick Thoresen received a match penalty – which was later revoked. Now it is clear that the key player will miss this evening's fourth final.

AIK's Muzito-Bagenda Sidelined for Crucial Final After Collision

AIK Stuns Djurgården with Epic Comeback in Hockeyallsvenska Final

The Court bathed in gold and black – but for a long time the situation was pitch black for AIK in the Hockeyallsvenska final derby against Djurgården. Then came the turnaround.

AIK Stuns Djurgården with Epic Comeback in Hockeyallsvenska Final

AIK's Christoffer Björk Likely Out for Season After Knee Injury

First, AIK squandered a 1-4 lead to a 4-5 loss after overtime against Djurgården in the battle for an SHL contract. Now comes the next blow for the Solna club – forward Christoffer Björk appears to miss the rest of the HockeyAllsvenskan final due to injury.

AIK's Christoffer Björk Likely Out for Season After Knee Injury

AIK Keeps SHL Hopes Alive, Set to Face Karlskoga in Semifinals

Semifinal for AIK, vacation for Björklöven. So brutal were the contrasts after a quarterfinal series that was extremely tough right up to the goal line.

AIK Keeps SHL Hopes Alive, Set to Face Karlskoga in Semifinals

AIK Forces Decisive Game 7 Against Björklöven in Hockey Allsvenskan

AIK also saved the second "match ball" against Björklöven. Now a thrilling finale awaits in Umeå on Saturday evening.

AIK Forces Decisive Game 7 Against Björklöven in Hockey Allsvenskan

Anger in AIK after loss: "So damn irritated"

Björklöven scored four straight goals in the third period and turned a deficit into a 5-2 victory over AIK. But the decisive goal became controversial.

Anger in AIK after loss: "So damn irritated"

Melin's successful comeback: "Better than I thought"

From a pleasant pensioner's life back to the hot air as a coach. Then Roger Melin, 68, has achieved a record success and ensured that AIK can reach SHL after eleven long years.

Melin's successful comeback: "Better than I thought"

AIK's record miss: "Nice to get rid of the burden"

AIK did not break the winning record in Hockeyallsvenskan. Jumbo Östersund won with 3-2 at Hovet and AIK's winning streak stopped at 16 straight matches.

AIK's record miss: "Nice to get rid of the burden"

AIK touched the record – took 16th straight win

There are top-form teams, and then there's AIK. After winning away against bottom-of-the-table Karlskoga with 2–1, AIK took their 16th consecutive victory – and equaled the HockeyAllsvenskan record.

AIK touched the record – took 16th straight win

AIK took their twelfth in a row – won the derby

AIK simply can't be stopped at the moment. The team took their twelfth (!) straight win when they won the final Stockholm derby of the regular season against Djurgården with a whole 8–4.

AIK took their twelfth in a row – won the derby

The Profile becomes new sports manager in AIK

Hockeyallsvenskan AIK has made it clear with a new sports manager. And it will be a highly merited one.

AIK's success drag: "Wrong" goalkeeper in the derby

AIK started with the "wrong goalkeeper". It would prove to be a good move.

AIK's success drag: "Wrong" goalkeeper in the derby

AIK turned against "The Lynx": "Something good on the way"

Björklöven had the lead almost the entire match. But AIK rallied and turned 1–3 into a 4–3 win after overtime.

AIK turned against "The Lynx": "Something good on the way"

AIK's upset – won over the league leader

AIK sensationally won over series-leading Bik Karlskoga in HockeyAllsvenskan. "The Gnaw" scored five straight goals and won 5–1.

AIK's upset – won over the league leader

Defeat for Melin in comeback

Roger Melin fell directly in his coaching comeback. Melin's AIK lost a 2-0 lead and fell at home in HockeyAllsvenskan against Mora with 3-4 after overtime.

Defeat for Melin in comeback

AIK fires the coach – the profile takes over

AIK has had a tough start to the Hockeyallsvenskan season. So tough that the board is now choosing to act.