Joe Snively became the only Djurgården player to feature in every one of the team's 52 regular-season matches in the SHL. The American forward topped the scoring charts in the final 10 games and has signed a two-year contract extension. Djurgården heads into the playoffs against Malmö with renewed momentum.
Joe Snively, Djurgården's American forward and a two-time AHL champion with Hershey in 2023 and 2024, achieved a rare feat in the SHL by playing all 52 regular-season games—the only player on the team to do so. Injuries and illnesses typically sideline most players, with only a handful per team completing the full schedule. Snively explained his accomplishment: “I take pride in having played every match. Train hard, but avoiding injuries and illness—you won't always feel 100 percent during the season, but finding ways to help the team win and play minutes when you're not at your best is important. Many guys play through injuries, and still do.” (Translated from Swedish. Original: “Hur jag gjorde det? Jag tar stolthet i att ha spelat varje match...”) He recorded 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) over the season, finishing second behind defenceman Joey LaLeggia's 40 points in 50 games. In the last 10 matches, Snively led with 9 points (4+5), tied with Victor Eklund and LaLeggia. Djurgården endured a rollercoaster season, starting strongly, suffering a 25-game slump, then rallying with three straight wins, including a competitive showing against top team Skellefteå. “Our team is in a good place right now,” Snively said. “We had three wins in a row and were in it until the end against the league's best team. We feel good confidence in our game.” The team now faces Malmö in the eighth-finals, starting at home. Snively, in his first European season, extended his contract for two years: “I'm very happy to have signed. It already feels like home. I love the club and how passionate our fans are.” Djurgården enjoyed sold-out crowds all season, with 8,098 attending the finale against Skellefteå. Snively praised the supporters: “We don't take it for granted. It gives us energy every night.”
