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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Sweden's ice hockey team Tre Kronor will include five young players in its roster for the upcoming World Championship in Switzerland. The group features recent junior world champions who impressed during the season and pre-tournament games.
Swedish national team players have voiced their support for defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to join the ongoing World Championship in Switzerland. Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. Teammates praised his resilience amid personal challenges.
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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.
Months after Sweden captured gold at the junior world championship, Alfons Freij continues to reflect on the experience that changed everything for the 20-year-old defenseman.
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New York Islanders forward Simon Holmström shared his thoughts on fellow Tranås native Hugo Fransson's potential move away from HV71. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the World Championship with Sweden.