Peter Cehlárik departs Leksand after SHL relegation

Peter Cehlárik is leaving Leksand following a difficult season that ended in relegation from the SHL. The former captain described the final qualification loss to HV71 as devastating in an interview. He aims to return to the top Swedish league.

Peter Cehlárik, who captained Leksand at the start of the season, announced his departure from the club after they suffered relegation from the SHL. Leksand lost to HV71 in four straight matches in the qualification round, with the final game decided in overtime. Cehlárik told Falu-Kuriren that the defeat brought a profound silence and darkness to the team: 'When we lost in overtime in match four, everything collapsed. It became completely silent and pitch black.'

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Dejected Leksand IF hockey players on bench after relegation loss to HV71 in sparsely attended arena.
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Leksand relegated from SHL after 2-1 overtime loss to HV71 in qualification series finale

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Leksands IF was relegated from the SHL after a 2-1 overtime defeat to HV71 in the decisive fourth game of the relegation qualification series at Tegera Arena, completing a 4-0 sweep—the first such drop since 2018/19 and with no historical precedent for overturning a 0-3 deficit in Swedish hockey qualifiers. Attendance hit a low of 6,668 amid fan struggles. Players and staff voiced deep disappointment but vowed a quick return via HockeyAllsvenskan.

Patrik Zackrisson, former captain of Leksand, expressed deep disappointment over the team's 0-4 playoff loss to HV71 that led to their SHL relegation. The 38-year-old center, now a key player for Södertälje, affirmed his enduring loyalty to Leksand while focusing on his current team's postseason run. He dismissed speculation about rejoining his old club, saying he has not considered it.

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HV71 won the first SHL relegation qualifier match against Leksand 2–1 after a tense third period. Leksand mounted heavy pressure but failed to equalize. The best-of-seven series continues in Jönköping.

Örebro Hockey has parted ways with head coach Niklas Eriksson after nearly ten years with the club. Martin Filander is reportedly set to become the new head coach. Eriksson expressed deep disappointment over the sudden split.

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Ludvig Rensfeldt, a 34-year-old center, is departing Djurgården after five seasons and 302 competitive matches. The club thanked the veteran for his role in promoting them back to the SHL and his strong performance upon return. Sport manager Niklas Wikegård described the decision as tough.

Skellefteå AIK closed out the regular season with a 3-2 victory away at Djurgårdens IF. Captain Jonathan Pudas played only two periods before leaving the ice. Coach Daniel Hermansson provided reassuring updates on the injuries ahead of the playoffs.

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HV71 overturned a 0-1 deficit to win 3-2 against Leksand in the second game of the SHL relegation series, now leading 2-0. Hugo Pettersson scored twice while Andreas Borgman netted the decisive goal in the third period. SVT expert Jonas Andersson praised Borgman's class performance.

 

 

 

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