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Jörgen Jönsson Returns as Färjestad's Head Coach, Embraces New Role

Jörgen Jönsson is back in Färjestad. The 52-year-old was presented as Karlstad's new head coach at a press conference on Monday afternoon.

Jörgen Jönsson Returns as Färjestad's Head Coach, Embraces New Role

Jörgen Jönsson Steps Down as Växjö Coach After Three Seasons

Jörgen Jönsson is quitting as coach in Växjö. This is what the SHL club writes on its website.

Jörgen Jönsson Steps Down as Växjö Coach After Three Seasons

Färjestad Coach Departs After Playoff Exit; Club Legend Jönsson Set to Return

Färjestad's coach Tomas Mitell is leaving the club after the quarterfinal exit against Skellefteå in the hockey SM-finals, the club announces on its website. Now it seems, according to unanimous information, that club legend Jörgen Jönsson will take over the main responsibility.

Färjestad Coach Departs After Playoff Exit; Club Legend Jönsson Set to Return

17-Year-Old Ivar Stenberg Propels Frölunda to Semifinals

It was only one person who managed to score a goal when Frölunda became semifinal-ready after 4–2 in matches against Timrå. 17-year-old Ivar Stenberg.

17-Year-Old Ivar Stenberg Propels Frölunda to Semifinals

SHL Schedules Urgent Meeting Over Referee Criticism in Playoffs

The referees have faced much criticism from players and leaders during the hockey playoffs. Among other things, the coaches in Färjestad (Thomas Mitell), Frölunda (Roger Rönnberg) and Timrå (Olli Jokinen) have chosen to openly criticize the refereeing.

SHL Schedules Urgent Meeting Over Referee Criticism in Playoffs

Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Färjestad is once again on their way out of the SM playoffs already in the quarterfinals. Then coach Tomas Mitell erupted over a couple of penalties that gave a nightmare start away against Skellefteå in the 2-6 loss.

Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

Färjestad won the first SM quarterfinal at home against Skellefteå with a whole 6–2. At the same time, the Värmland goalkeeper Max Lagacé could only play the first period – crisis recruit Anders Lindbäck had to jump in between the posts.

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

Färjestad fell in the European Championship League final after drama

Färjestad has racked up the losses in the SHL lately. And neither in the CHL do they succeed.

Färjestad fell in the European Championship League final after drama

Åslund back after seven weeks: "A real blow"

The concussion kept him away for almost seven weeks. In the 2-3 loss to HV71, Färjestad's Per Åslund was back – and played his 800th SHL game.

Åslund back after seven weeks: "A real blow"

National Team Debutant Decided for Skellefteå

Max Lindholm makes his debut in Tre Kronor at the Swiss Hockey Games. He travels there with restored self-confidence – after scoring two goals in the 6–3 win against Färjestad.

National Team Debutant Decided for Skellefteå

Critiqued goalkeeper kept a clean sheet: "A big plus"

A celebrated goal-scorer climbed up to the top of the scoring league. A criticized goalkeeper kept a clean sheet.

Critiqued goalkeeper kept a clean sheet: "A big plus"

The Nightmare – Defeat and the Captain Injured

Färjestad started with six straight wins – but have now lost three SHL matches in a row. Moreover, captain Linus Johansson got injured when Örebro won 3–2.

The Nightmare – Defeat and the Captain Injured

Six in a row for Frölunda: Common scenario

Frölunda had a powerful start in powerplay – and finished in the same game form. It gave the sixth straight SHL win against Färjestad, 5–4 after overtime.

Six in a row for Frölunda: Common scenario

Färjestad giant favorite: "Greatly exaggerated"

Färjestad is highlighted as a giant favourite ahead of the SHL season. We have put together a good team, but I think the favouritism is greatly exaggerated, says Färjestad's coach Tomas Mitell.

Färjestad giant favorite: "Greatly exaggerated"

"You Have to Know How This Industry Works"

After two national championships, four CHL titles and over 400 wins, there is only one season left for Roger Rönnberg in Frölunda's jersey. But he himself does not attach much importance to it.

"You Have to Know How This Industry Works"