Mattias Ekholm accepts world championship call after olympic exclusion

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.

Tre Kronor head coach Sam Hallam confirmed the addition after direct contact with Ekholm following the NHL season. Hallam said Ekholm played all 82 regular-season games and felt refreshed when asked to join the squad. The team opens its tournament against Canada on Friday evening in Fribourg.

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Nils Höglander injured and withdrawing from Sweden's Tre Kronor team before the ice hockey world championship, replaced by Lucas Raymond.
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Nils Höglander withdraws from Tre Kronor ahead of world championship

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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.

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.

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Sweden's preliminary roster for the World Championship in Switzerland includes ten NHL players and is already at the maximum of 25. Coach Sam Hallam remains in contact with additional North American-based Swedes in hopes of further reinforcements ahead of the opening game.

Swedish national ice hockey team coach Sam Hallam has selected a 10-debutant squad for the upcoming Fortuna Hockey Games from April 27 to May 3. Six players from the recent World Junior Championship gold-winning team have been included. The roster features a mix of experienced players and young talents.

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Luleå Hockey forward Mathias Bromé must decide within two weeks whether to honor his contract through 2028 or accept an overseas offer. The 31-year-old Swede, who joined Luleå after a stint in Örebro, won the SM-guld in his first season there. A contract clause allows him to depart for abroad by May 1.

Mark Scheifele, Mathew Barzal and Morgan Rielly have agreed to play for Canada at the IIHF world championship in Switzerland. TSN reporter Darren Dreger confirmed the Winnipeg Jets, New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs stars' commitments. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini are also set to join the team.

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Sweden's men's national football team faces a decisive World Cup playoff against Ukraine on Thursday. Coach Graham Potter has selected Kristoffer Nordfeldt as goalkeeper, with Viktor Gyökeres viewed as key to success. The match is worth 100 million kronor.

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