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The Gold Coach Fired: "Don't Care About the Supporters"

Ice hockey coach Robert Ohlsson led Skellefteå to the SM gold in the spring. Now he gets fired – this shortly after the coach made a controversial statement about the club's fans.

The Gold Coach Fired: "Don't Care About the Supporters"

Multiple injured after traffic accident in Skellefteå

Six people have been injured after a traffic accident outside Skellefteå. Three cars were involved in the accident on the national road 95 during Sunday afternoon.

Multiple injured after traffic accident in Skellefteå

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Four debutants are included when Three Crowns start the season ahead of the home World Championship. But top scorer Axel Sandin Pellikka, Skellefteå, is missing.

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Brynäs tops SHL after sixth straight win

Brynäs has made a fantastic start to their return to SHL. After their sixth consecutive win, 3–1 against Timrå, the Gävle team leads the hockey league.

Brynäs tops SHL after sixth straight win

20 million in support to Northvolt suppliers

Region Västerbotten is introducing temporary corporate support of 20 million kronor for subcontractors to Northvolt, the region announces in a press release. The announcement comes after the recent turmoil at the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer in Skellefteå.

20 million in support to Northvolt suppliers

Persson: "A long winter" on the labor market

Unemployment is increasing and employment is decreasing. We are heading towards a long winter on the Swedish labor market, says Minister for Labor Markets Mats Persson (L) at a press conference.

Persson: "A long winter" on the labor market

Volvo Cars: No Money to Northvolt

The car manufacturer Volvo Cars does not intend to participate in the financing that could save the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt from bankruptcy, reports the news agency Bloomberg. Absolutely not, says Volvo Cars' CEO Jim Rowan.

Volvo Cars: No Money to Northvolt

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.

Skellefteå with long-awaited win after penalty shots

Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

840 people are laid off from Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå. This is clear since the negotiations with IF Metall are now complete.

Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

Crisis at Northvolt does not shake the housing market

The battery manufacturer Northvolt is in crisis, but the ripple effects have not yet reached Skellefteå's housing market, according to real estate agents in the city. There is no one selling in desperation, says Fredrik Lindfors at Svensk Fastighetsförmedling.

Crisis at Northvolt does not shake the housing market

Started the education – then came Northvolt's notice

The students in Skellefteå began their adult education programs focused on industry. A few weeks later, the battery manufacturer Northvolt issued its giant warning.

Started the education – then came Northvolt's notice

Färjestad to face Tappara in CHL's Round of 16

Färjestad was the best of all teams in the CHL group stage, which means that the Karlstad club is top-seeded ahead of the playoffs. There, Finnish Tappara – 16th and last team to advance – awaits when the round of 16 is decided, starting on November 12-13.

Färjestad to face Tappara in CHL's Round of 16

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

It is now clear that 338 officials and engineers will be leaving Northvolt in Skellefteå, according to union agreements with the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer. This comes on top of those who were previously forced to leave the company in Västerås and Stockholm.

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

The battery manufacturer Northvolt's crisis affects subcontractors. Over the weekend, Stena Recycling in Skellefteå laid off around 60 people.

The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

Crisis-stricken Northvolt has bought itself some breathing room by paying what the company owed to the Tax Agency. However, a long-term solution to the battery manufacturer's financing is still not in place.

Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

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

Northvolt source: 150 million euros secured

Crisis-ridden Northvolt is holding talks with lenders and investors to raise 200 million euros, approximately 2. 3 billion Swedish kronor, according to several media outlets citing the news agency Reuters.

Northvolt source: 150 million euros secured

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

On Monday, Northvolt must pay a tax debt of 287 million kronor. The alternatives are bankruptcy, reconstruction – or personal payment liability for the board.

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

Top Executive at Northvolt Leaves Post

The CEO of Northvolt One, the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer's main factory in Skellefteå, is leaving their assignment. .

Top Executive at Northvolt Leaves Post

47 Accidents at Northvolt Involving Hazardous Chemicals

The staff at Northvolt's factory in Skellefteå have since 2021 been affected by 47 accidents involving chemicals that the Work Environment Authority has classified as particularly hazardous, reports SVT. .

47 Accidents at Northvolt Involving Hazardous Chemicals

David Tomasek hero again - scored hat-trick in Champions Hockey League

Färjestad won 3-2 against Czech Trinec after overtime, and took their fifth straight victory in the European Championship. The main actor of the evening? Not surprisingly, David Tomasek.

David Tomasek hero again - scored hat-trick in Champions Hockey League

Billion-dollar blow as Northvolt company goes bankrupt

Northvolt Ett Expansion, a subsidiary of the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt, has gone bankrupt with debts of 2-3 billion kronor. The bankruptcy trustee hopes to find a buyer for the assets – which essentially consist of a large construction project in Skellefteå.

Billion-dollar blow as Northvolt company goes bankrupt

Oscar Möller: "I will not play hockey anymore"

Skellefteå's Oscar Möller was on sick leave due to burnout syndrome the entire last season. Now the former team captain announces that his career is over.

Oscar Möller: "I will not play hockey anymore"

Norwegian talent returns to Skellefteå

It never became an SHL debut for the Norwegian talent Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, before the move went to North America for a preseason with the NHL club Detroit Red Wings. But now Skellefteå supporters get a pleasant message.

Norwegian talent returns to Skellefteå