Story Summary
Linus Johansson, captain of Färjestad, was helped from the ice midway through the third period of Färjestad’s season-opening 7-0 victory over Örebro after a scary-looking incident. Team-mate Viktor Lodin relayed a calming update afterwards, saying it was only cramp. Johansson trained fully on Monday and described the moment as worse than it looked, calling it a ” pärs” (ordeal). Färjestad travel to Gothenburg to face Frölunda tomorrow with puck drop at 19:00.
Key Facts
- Färjestad defeated Örebro 7-0 in the season opener.
- Linus Johansson was helped off the ice midway through the third period after a frightening stoppage.
- Viktor Lodin told Värmlands Folkblad: ” Det är lugnt! Det var bara kramp.” (” It’s fine! It was just cramp.”).
- After the game Lodin joked: ” It looked like he died! And then it’s cramp! Drink water – what is going on,” and said Johansson mocked him for a goal celebration.
- Johansson said: ” Det ska gudarna veta” about whether he immediately knew it was cramp, and added that he usually does not stay down but this time it was hard to get up.
- Johansson trained fully on Monday.
- Färjestad are scheduled to play Frölunda in Gothenburg tomorrow (Tuesday) with a 19:00 puck drop.
IHM Discussion
The immediate message from Färjestad was reassuring: Viktor Lodin said the episode was cramp rather than a more serious issue. Johansson’s own account supports that assessment. He said it was difficult to get up and felt like an ordeal at the time, but that it looked worse than it was. His full participation in Monday’s training adds another encouraging sign ahead of the trip to Gothenburg.
Why It Matters
Any apparent injury scare involving a captain will draw attention early in a season. Färjestad’s 7-0 win gives them momentum heading into the meeting with Frölunda, while Johansson’s full Monday training offers reassurance after the stoppage.
Mini Q&A
What happened to Linus Johansson during the opener?
He was helped off the ice midway through the third period after a worrying-looking incident. Johansson later said it was cramp and that it looked worse than it was.
What did Viktor Lodin say about the incident?
Lodin told Värmlands Folkblad that it was ” fine” and ” just cramp,” and later joked that it had looked as if Johansson had died before it turned out to be cramp.
Did Johansson return to training?
Yes. Reportedly, Johansson trained fully on Monday.
When is Färjestad’s next game?
Färjestad travel to Gothenburg to play Frölunda on Tuesday, with puck drop at 19:00.
What Comes Next
Färjestad travel to Gothenburg for Tuesday’s second-round meeting with Frölunda, with puck drop at 19:00. Johansson’s involvement will be watched after the cramp scare.