Örebro hockey coach admits tough season

Örebro Hockey is under pressure following a loss to HV71. Coach Niklas Eriksson acknowledges the seriousness, stating he prepared early for a tough season. Meanwhile, sports director Henrik Löwdahl denies rumors of a new coach but confirms interest in Peter Andersson for another position.

Örebro Hockey is in a pressured position in the Swedish hockey league. After a collapse against HV71, coach Niklas Eriksson expresses great disappointment. "I could quite early adjust to the fact that it will be tough," Eriksson tells Nerikes Allehanda. He has been aware of the challenges all along.

Meanwhile, rumors circulate about changes in the organization. Sportbladet reported on Friday that Örebro is keen to bring Peter Andersson into the coaching staff. Andersson recently left his coaching role in Västerås. However, Örebro's sports director Henrik Löwdahl denies to NA that Andersson is a candidate for the coaching staff. Instead, he confirms contact regarding the role of assistant sports director. "He is one of the names that have appeared there," Löwdahl says.

These statements reflect Örebro's efforts to manage a difficult period. The team needs to stabilize to avoid further decline.

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