The Local Sweden

Swedish ice hockey team faces strong Russia

Fri, 23 May 2014 15:12:00 +0200

The Swedes face a tough test in Saturday's ice hockey world championships semi-final against 2012 winners Russia, who are seeking redemption for their Sochi Olympic flop.

Swedish league's ban on NHL players ruled illegal

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:36:00 +0200

The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) Swedish Hockey League’s ban on offering short-term contracts to lock-out affected NHL players for short-term contracts is in breach of competition laws.

Swedish preschool touts 'ice hockey' curriculum

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:24:00 +0100

A preschool in northern Sweden is teaching kids geography, maths – and respect – through a new curriculum inspired by the rough and tumble world of Sweden's top professional hockey league, the Elitserien.

Ghostbuster Swedes bag Belarus win

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:54:00 +0100

Reigning Olympic champions Sweden saw off the challenge of Belarus on Friday, eight years on from a defeat at the hands of the same opponents that still haunts the men in blue and yellow.

Injury sidelines hockey star Holmström

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:38:00 +0100

Tomas Holmström's Olympic dream came an abrupt end this weekend as the Swedish right wing suffered an injury to his left knee while playing for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Tre Kronor ekes out OT win against Czechs

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:44:00 +0200

Mattias Weinhandl scored the game winner in overtime as Sweden beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the World Ice Hockey Championships on Wednesday.

Drunken night may block ice hockey star's US move

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:11:00 +0200

Swedish ice hockey star Dick Axelsson has been dropped from the national team after spending Saturday night in jail for drunk and disorderly behaviour, Aftonbladet reports.

Forsberg victorious in Colorado return

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:07:00 +0100

Swedish superstar Peter Forsberg didn't register a point but he made the most of his return to Colorado by helping the Avalanche post a 2-1 win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

Peter Forsberg returns to Colorado

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:32:00 +0100

Peter Forsberg, who led Colorado to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001, is returning to the Avalanche for the remainder of the 2007-08 National Hockey League season.

Swedish star Lundqvist signs six-year deal with Rangers

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:06:00 +0100

Swedish goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has signed a six-year, multi-million dollar contract with the New York Rangers, the National Hockey League club announced on Thursday.

Detroit agree contract extension with Lidström

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:03:00 +0100

Nicklas Lidström, one of the National Hockey League's top defensemen, agreed to terms on a contract extension on Wednesday with the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL season 'to start in Sweden'

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:16:00 +0100

The world’s biggest ice hockey league, the NHL, will start its 2008 season in Stockholm, according to reports.

Hockey player banned for breaking opponent's leg

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:24:00 +0100

Swedish ice hockey player Mattias Öhlund has been suspended for four games by the National Hockey League after breaking the leg of an opposing player in his Vancouver Canucks' 6-2 victory over Minnesota.

Sweden knocked out of ice hockey world championships

Sun, 13 May 2007 10:57:00 +0200

Sweden's hopes of defending their world ice hockey title were dashed in a 4-1 defeat to Canada in Moscow on Saturday.

Sweden thrashes Italy in Olympic ice hockey

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:37:00 +0100

Therese Sjölander scored three goals and Cecilia Andersson made four saves for the shutout as Sweden crushed Italy 11-0 in the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament on Monday.

Forsberg moves to Philadelphia

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 20:14:00 +0200

Swedish ice hockey star Peter Forsberg has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hockey chairman on ice for "shady" payments

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:19:00 +0200

Malmö’s well-loved ice hockey club chairman Percy Nilsson has been sentenced to one year behind bars for tax crimes. His colleague Sune Moberg faces a similar punishment while Gunnar Svensson, though on the same team, was cleared of charges.