Daniel Hermansson has been named Årets coach by Hockeyjournalisternas kamratförening following a successful debut season with Skellefteå in the SHL. The award comes after he led the team to the SM-gold.
Daniel Hermansson left Mora to become head coach of Skellefteå ahead of the 2025/26 season. The team went on to win the SM-gold with a final victory over Rögle. He had already received the Årets tränare award in the SHL for his efforts this year.
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Skellefteå AIK secured its fifth SM ice hockey gold by defeating Rögle BK 7–3 in the fifth final match. Oscar Lindberg, named the playoffs' most valuable player, was praised for his season. The club celebrated in a packed arena in Skellefteå.
Niclas Andersén is reported to be in discussions to become the new head coach of Hockeyettan club Strömsbro. The former Brynäs defenseman, who won an SM gold in 2012, has drawn interest from the club ahead of next season.
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Dennis Hall has been appointed head coach of Luleå ahead of the upcoming SHL season. He succeeds Thomas Berglund, who held the role since 2017/18. Hall brings experience from lower divisions and international stints.
Erik Gustafsson, captain of Luleå, has commented on the departure of head coach Thomas Berglund. The move comes after nine seasons with the club.
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HV71 is closing in on a new head coach after parting ways with Anton Blomqvist. Niklas Eriksson emerges as the leading candidate according to reports.
Skellefteå AIK claimed its fifth Swedish Hockey League (SHL) title on May 2, 2026, defeating Rögle BK 7-3 in Game 5 of the finals to win the series 4-1. The match at Skellefteå Kraft Arena saw Rögle take an early 2-0 lead before Skellefteå mounted a comeback. Oscar Lindberg was named playoff MVP.
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IFK Kristianstad won the Swedish handball championship for men after defeating HK Malmö 41–38 in the fourth final match.