AIK beat Modo 6-2 in game four of their HockeyAllsvenskan quarterfinal at Hovet, reducing the series deficit to 3-1. The club announced before the match that points leader Scott Pooley had extended his contract until 2027/28. Young players shone for AIK amid Modo's penalty troubles.
AIK faced elimination in their quarterfinal series against Modo but responded with a 6-2 victory on Sunday at Hovet in Stockholm, trimming Modo's lead to 3-1. The win was announced alongside news of Scott Pooley's contract extension to the 2027/28 season, following a fan and sponsor collection exceeding 400,000 SEK amid SHL rumors. Pooley, who topped the HockeyAllsvenskan points chart and was named MVP, stated: “I want to start by thanking all supporters and partners who contributed to the collection. From day one I have felt at home in Stockholm and AIK.” Sportchef Lasse Johansson called it “fantastiskt,” praising Pooley's on- and off-ice contributions. Pooley dismissed transfer talk post-match: “Jag tror att mycket bara var snack” (I think much was just talk), adding he loves the culture and organization in Stockholm. The game saw AIK dominate early, with Oskar Magnusson scoring 1-0 on a rebound and 19-year-old Nikodemus Wernquist netting his first AIK goal, assisted by Borna Kopac, for 2-0. AIK's powerplay and penalty kill excelled, while Modo struggled with discipline, drawing penalties for slashing and tripping. Modo coach Fredrik Andersson lamented: “Vi är så odisciplinerade” (We are so undisciplined), noting key goals like AIK's 3-2 powerplay tally at the end of the second period and 4-2 early third proved decisive. Måns Carlsson agreed: “Det är alldeles för dåligt” (It is way too bad). Despite the loss, Modo players lauded their large away following as “magiskt” (magical). Next game is Tuesday, where Modo can close out the series.
