Liam Dower Nilsson of Björklöven has been selected as Årets Forward for the 2025/26 HockeyAllsvenskan season. The award comes from a jury of experts and journalists. He led the league in assists and finished second in total points.
Liam Dower Nilsson, forward for Björklöven, received the Årets Forward award for the HockeyAllsvenskan 2025/26 season. The prize was determined by a jury composed of experts and journalists who chose finalists and the winner among the league's individual honors. The announcement was published yesterday at 15:07 local time on HockeyNews.se. During the regular season, Dower Nilsson stood out as one of the league's most influential offensive players, thanks to his playmaking, puck-handling skills, and offensive drive. He maintained consistent high-level production throughout the season. He ended the regular season as the assist leader with 36 assists and placed second in the overall points standings with 57 points. This performance highlights his productivity and reliability as a forward. The award serves as recognition of his importance to Björklöven and his impact in the league during the season.