Fredrik Andersson has departed from Modo Hockey despite having a year remaining on his deal. The coach expressed disappointment over the decision but holds no hard feelings toward the club.
Modo announced the split on Monday after Andersson had served as assistant coach and later stepped in as head coach following Mattias Karlin's dismissal. The club cited a lack of a suitable role in the new staff, which includes Morten Madsen and Mikael Karlberg, as the reason for his exit.
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Several teams in SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan made key moves as the transfer window closed on Sunday night. Modo Hockey strengthened its defense and goaltending, while other clubs like Djurgården and Södertälje added forwards. Oskarshamn parted ways with a defenseman amid roster adjustments.
Modo Hockey is searching for a new head coach ahead of next season, with Mikael Karlberg as the club's primary target according to Expressen. Current coach Fredrik Andersson, who has a contract extending into next year, appears unlikely to remain in the role. Karlberg currently serves as an assistant with Färjestad.
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Modo Hockey will remain in Hockeyallsvenskan beyond its initial one-season plan and has parted ways with seven players and one assistant coach as part of a club restart. The team finished fourth after a turbulent season. Officials announced the changes on the club's website Thursday.
Modo Hockey secured a 5-1 victory over AIK in game two of their HockeyAllsvenskan quarterfinal series, leading 2-0 overall. Tyler Kelleher scored twice in the win, continuing his strong form. AIK showed improvement in the second period but now faces pressure heading to home ice for game three.
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Mora IK has parted ways with five players following their exit from the playoffs. The team suffered a 1-6 defeat to Södertälje in the second game of the eighth finals. Defender Kristoffer Gunnarsson confirmed his departure after the match.
Modo Hockey clinched a spot in the SHL semifinals by shutting out AIK 4-0 in game six of their quarterfinal series. The victory came after Modo held a 3-2 series lead, with standout performances from Tyler Kelleher and Jakob Hellsten. AIK struggled to match Modo's intensity despite solid goaltending from Jonas Gunnarsson.
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Modo defeated AIK 4-3 in overtime in the first game of their Hockeyallsvenskan quarterfinal series on Monday evening in Örnsköldsvik. Emil Larsson scored the winner 4:47 into overtime, while Tyler Kelleher tallied two goals for the home team. AIK fought back twice but could not overcome Modo's momentum in the third period.