Niklas Kronwall has been elected to the IIHF Hall of Fame. The 45-year-old Swede joins other former players in the 2026 class during a ceremony held in Zürich.
Niklas Kronwall earned the honor after a career that included nearly 1,000 NHL games with Detroit. He also secured two Swedish championships with Djurgården, Olympic gold in 2006 and a Stanley Cup title in 2008, placing him in the triple gold club.
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Swedish forward Nils Höglander has left the national team squad due to injury and will miss the world championship in Switzerland. Detroit Red Wings player Lucas Raymond has joined the group in his place.
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm has agreed to represent Sweden at the upcoming world championship in Switzerland. The 35-year-old Edmonton player missed the Olympics but will make his first world championship appearance since 2018.
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After a demanding season including an NHL debut with the New York Islanders, Swedish forward Victor Eklund has opted out of the IIHF World Championship and Euro Hockey Tour to prioritize rest and development in North America. Sweden coach Sam Hallam now seeks replacement offensive options.
Djurgården goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg, fresh off winning SHL's best goaltender award, is preparing for a potential third World Championship appearance with Tre Kronor. The 35-year-old has not played in over five weeks but joined the national team after welcoming a new daughter. He expressed optimism about securing a roster spot.
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Swedish curling star Niklas Edin has announced his retirement following his world championship gold in April. He describes the decision as tough and scary. Edin plans to remain involved in the sport through coaching, training, and commentary.
Sweden defeated Denmark 6–2 in the World Championship on Sunday. 18-year-old Viggo Björck became the youngest Swedish goal scorer ever.
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Kalmar HC has finalized a deal to sign experienced Swedish defenseman Jonathan Andersson for next season, according to reports. The 32-year-old, who has represented Tre Kronor, brings a wealth of elite experience to the club. Multiple outlets had linked him to the move in recent weeks.