Jesper Pettersson says Djurgården enters each campaign aiming to win after finishing ninth in the SHL. The veteran defenseman spoke after an ice session in Haninge.
Pettersson, who has played more than 500 SHL games, returned to Djurgården last season after time with Rögle. He described the campaign as solid for both himself and the team but stressed that the ultimate goal remains a championship.
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Djurgården fell 3-1 to Malmö in the decisive third game of the SHL eighth finals at Malmö Arena, ending their season one win short of the quarterfinals. Young stars Victor Eklund and Anton Frondell expressed disappointment and uncertainty about their futures, while injured captain Marcus Krüger delivered an emotional speech. The loss came after Djurgården's 3-2 overtime win in the opener.
Djurgården captain Marcus Krüger has spoken about his ongoing injury ahead of the SHL playoffs against Malmö, which start on Tuesday. The veteran forward missed the last five regular-season games but trained lightly on Monday. Coach Robert Kimby declined to reveal lineup details.
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Djurgården Hockey has finished its assessment of its first SHL season back after promotion. Assistant sports director Marcus Due-Boje praised the coaches for maximizing an inexperienced roster amid ups and downs. The review highlights strong fan support and standout juniors as positives.
Viggo Björck celebrated his 18th birthday with a goal and an assist as Djurgården defeated Frölunda 3-1 in the SHL. The win avenged earlier heavy losses to the Göteborg side and came before 11,516 fans in Scandinavium. Magnus Hellberg earned his Honken Trophy in a strong performance.
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Theodor Lennström is ramping up training ahead of the new season following a difficult year marred by an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman played just 18 games for Linköping last season after signing from Färjestad.