Viaplay has renewed its deal to broadcast NHL games in Sweden. The agreement covers the league through the 2030/2031 season.
Viaplay will continue to air the full regular season, playoffs and highlights from every match. Commentators Erik Granqvist and Niklas Jihde are set to remain part of the coverage team.
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Vimmerby HC clinched their place in the HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2026/27 season by defeating Södertälje SK 2-1 in a shootout during the penultimate regular-season game. The win came as Västerås IK, despite a 3-2 overtime victory over Mora IK, failed to avoid the relegation playoff. Coach Eric Karlsson expressed overwhelming emotion after the match.
Hockeyallsvenskan has agreed to a new television contract with TV4 that runs until 2030, matching the duration of SHL's deal with the broadcaster. The agreement features record-high compensation and expanded broadcasting on TV4 and TV12. Both parties describe the outcome as satisfactory after prolonged negotiations.
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Örebro Hockey has secured defenseman Axel Elofsson with a contract extension through the 2027/28 season. The 17-year-old will spend the upcoming campaign on loan at IK Oskarshamn in Hockeyallsvenskan. The move aims to give the promising player more senior experience.
Michael Lindqvist has joined Finnish champions Tappara after leaving Leksand following their relegation. The 31-year-old forward signed a contract for the upcoming season, ending speculation that included interest from Örebro.
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Leksands IF has added defenseman Victor Sjöholm to its roster ahead of next season. The 22-year-old has signed a two-year deal after playing for TPS in Finland.
Tim Friberg will remain with Västerås for the upcoming season after signing a new contract. The 30-year-old forward aims to bounce back from an injury-shortened debut campaign in Hockeyallsvenskan.
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Leksands IF has announced that defenseman Alexander Lundqvist has signed a new contract for the upcoming season. The deal includes an option for an additional year.