SHL

Frölunda responded to their first quarterfinal loss by crushing Luleå 7-0 in Scandinavium, evening the series at 1-1. Filip Cederqvist recorded 2 goals and 2 assists and reclaimed his ”Älgen” goal celebration after prior mockery. Several match penalties were issued during the game.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Frölunda Indians overwhelmed Luleå Hockey 7-0 in game two of their SHL quarterfinal series, held in Luleå. The victory came after Luleå's overtime win in the opener on Frölunda's home ice. Luleå coach Thomas 'Bulan' Berglund pulled his goalie midway through the second period amid defensive struggles.

Malmö Redhawks have qualified for the SHL SM quarterfinals for the second year in a row after defeating Djurgården in the decisive third eighth-final match. The club saw over 11,000 spectators for that game and reports nearly 10 million kronor more in partner and ticket revenues than last season. They now face series winners Skellefteå.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Swedish forward Samuel Fagemo has reportedly agreed to a longer-term contract with Frölunda starting next season, according to Expressen. The 26-year-old has struggled to secure NHL ice time with the Winnipeg Jets this year. He returns after previously playing for the club as a junior.

SHL referee chief Tomas Thorsbrink confirmed an offside on William von Barnekow's 2-1 goal for Malmö Redhawks against Djurgården in the second eighth-final playoff game. The error echoes a controversial Djurgården goal in the first match that SHL also later acknowledged. A decisive third game is set for Saturday in Malmö.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

HV71 won 3-2 against Leksand in the second match of the SHL qualification series, taking a 2-0 lead. Leksand showed a strong first period but faltered late, with a penalty hindering their comeback. Players and coach expressed frustration yet optimism ahead of home games.