Troja-Ljungby
Troja-Ljungby fires head coach Jens Gustafsson
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IF Troja-Ljungby has dismissed head coach Jens Gustafsson after a poor start to the season in Hockeyallsvenskan. The decision comes as the team sits last in the standings with 18 points after 23 games, nine points from safety. Gustafsson, who joined in 2022 and helped secure promotion, becomes the first coach fired in the league this season.
Albin Nilsson, a 27-year-old center who returned to his hometown club Troja-Ljungby, expressed deep disappointment following their loss in the Hockeyallsvenskan negative qualification series against Västerås. Despite contributing 2 goals and 1 assist over five matches, Troja failed to avoid relegation. Nilsson played through a knee and foot injury in the final match, prioritizing the team's effort.
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Västerås Hockey defeated Troja-Ljungby 4-3 on the road in game three of their best-of-seven series for a hockeyallsvenska contract, now leading 3-0. David Madsen scored the game-winner with 1:13 left, while a controversial penalty box incident involving Henrik Malmström aided Troja's tie at 1-1.