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Skellefteå AIK J20 won against Örebro Hockey J20

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It was a victory against Örebro Hockey J20 at home with 4-2 (1-1, 2-0, 1-1), and thus it is clear that Skellefteå AIK J20 are Swedish champions. Skellefteå AIK J20 won the J20-SM final men overall with 2-0 in matches.

Örebro Hockey J20’s coach Oscar Dahlgren liked the match:

– Even match today again but we have too bad a second period and don’t manage to turn it around despite a strong finish to the match.

The first period was even. Örebro Hockey J20 started the best and took the lead through Kalle Carlsson after 12.33, but Skellefteå AIK J20 equalized through Leo Bergström just three minutes later. Skellefteå AIK J20 also started the second period the strongest. The team went up to a 3-1 lead through a goal by Oskar Vuollet before Örebro Hockey J20 responded and made it 3-1 through Alexander Zetterberg. Skellefteå AIK J20 punctuated the match with a 4-2 goal with seven seconds left to play again through Oskar Vuollet assisted by Amill Andersson. Thus, Skellefteå AIK J20 had turned the match. That settled the final score at 4-2.

Skellefteå AIK J20’s Oskar Vuollet accounted for three goals and one assist and Viggo Nordlund had three assists.

Anton Blomqvist has been presented by HV71. The 34-year-old brings Fredrik Stillman as assistant coach – and takes over the head coach responsibility from Johan Lindbom himself.
– I am really looking forward to this and am flattered to have this opportunity, says “Blomman”.

It was said that Johan Lindbom would continue as head coach for HV71 next season as well. But now it is clear that Anton Blomqvist will take over the role of head coach in HV71 from next season.

“Blomman” most recently comes from AIK in the Hockeyallsvenskan. He also brings radar partner Fredrik Stillman with him, who accompanies him back to HV71.

– Anton is a modern coach who has done incredibly well for several years with AIK. He has the profile we were looking for with high standards, a strong drive and great commitment. We are convinced that Anton has the tools required to take HV71 to the next level, says Andreas Davidsson, acting chairman of the club.

Completed with Johan Davidsson

Anton Blomqvist has previously worked as a junior coach in Malmö before spending four years in AIK as head coach. There were mixed results, with last season being the best with a third place and quarter-final.

“Blomman” and Fredrik Stillman have signed contracts until 2026, at the same time they are both complemented by Johan Davidsson, who is under contract until 2025. Joel Gistedt is also still at the club as goalkeeper coach.

It is noteworthy that Stillman was fired by the club 14 months ago, but now gets the chance to come back to the club. From before, he is a legend in Jönköping with fourth most games played for the club, as well as twelve seasons as a leader in HV71.

TV: Summary of Linköping’s season

Bik Karlskoga won against Brynäs IF

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It was a victory for Bik Karlskoga at home against Brynäs. The match ended 3-2 (0-0, 0-0, 2-2, 1-0) after extra time. Thus, Bik Karlskoga has reduced the series in the semi-finals of the Hockeyallsvenskan, which Brynäs leads with 2-1 in matches.

Albin Eriksson accounted for Bik Karlskoga’s decisive goal 2.40 into extra time.

The first two periods were scoreless.

Brynäs took the lead only after 2.32 in the third period, through Jack Kopacka on a pass by Tyler Kelleher and Tyler Vesel.

5.49 into the third period, Albert Lyckåsen struck on passes from Filip Sveningsson and Wilhelm Westlund and equalized for Bik Karlskoga.

After 12.03, Hampus Plato struck on passes from Henrik Larsson and Kalle Jellvert and gave Bik Karlskoga the lead.

Brynäs equalized at 2-2 with 1.20 left to play through Johannes Kinnvall assisted by Miks Indrasis and Simon Bertilsson.

In extra time, it took 2.40 before Bik Karlskoga made it 3-2. Major match hero was Albin Eriksson, played by Stefan Milosevic and Jesper Norbäck.

The next match is played on Sunday 18.30, in the Nobel Hall.

Stephanie Neatby.

Photo: Michael Erichsen/Bildbyrån

Stephanie Neatby was one of SDHL’s very best goalkeepers during the season.
Now Frölunda announces that she – together with three other players – is extending the contract.

Frölunda HC aims to challenge even higher in the SDHL next season after a strong season as a newcomer with a fourth place and semi-final appearance.

The team has already presented a couple of new acquisitions – and now a number of players are also secured for next season.

On its website, Frölunda announces that star goalkeeper Stephanie Neatby is extending her contract after being one of SDHL’s best goalkeepers this season. Backs Felicia Linder and Maja Beverin and center Jennifer Carlsson also sign new contracts with the club.

– There are four important players who mean a lot to the team both on and off the ice. We are happy that they choose to stay in Frölunda, says sports manager Kim Martin Hasson.

Fourth best save percentage in SDHL

Neatby had a 93.2 save percentage during the season which was fourth best in the SDHL. Linder was an assistant captain during the season and scored nine points in 30 games. Carlsson accounted for five points in 23 games, while Beverin was noted for 0+2 in 32 games.

Frölunda has already presented new acquisitions in the form of defenders Nathalie Lidman and Alva Johnson. The club is also rumored to sign the Finnish stars Sanni Rantala and Elisa Holopainen for next season.

TV: The goalkeeper coach about the WC goalkeepers

Daniel Rahimi and Fredric Andersson hug each other after the outing towards Djurgården.

Photo: Bildbyrån (Montage)

There will be no continuation in Björklöven for Fredric Andersson.
During Thursday, the captain is thanked by the club.
– Björklöven owes Fredric Andersson a lot, says Kenttä on the club’s website.

Right after the trip to Djurgården, the now 35-year-old Fredric Andersson told us that he wants to play hockey one more year and that he was of course open to continuing in Björklöven. Now he is dismissed from the club.

– A fantastic leader who is a big reason for Björklöven’s success in recent years. An incredibly popular person who will be missed, both from the dressing room and the stands, says Per Kenttä on the site.

Wiklund and Rahimi follow the captain out the door

After seven seasons and over 300 regular season matches in the jersey, the era is thus over in Umeå. Especially since it is also announced that Alexander Wiklund and Daniel Rahimi have done their part at the club. For “Wiken” this comes after six seasons, five of which as assistant captain, and for Rahimi it is a farewell after a four-year comeback. Rahimi was also the assistant captain during that period.

– Alexander has been one of the building blocks for many seasons. A lovely character who stood for hard work and always gave his utmost for the team. I wish him the best of luck in his continued career, says Kenttä about Wiklund and continues about Rahimi:
– We are incredibly grateful that he returned home to end his playing career in Björklöven. He has given professionalism a face and shown everyone in our organization what it takes to reach the absolute top level.

A public acknowledgment of the profiles will take place at a later date, the club writes.

TV: The DIF fans cheer before the first semi-final meeting with Mora