Tag: Malmö

Robertsson urges calm over Malmö’s penalty kill

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Bert Robertsson has insisted Malmö are not panicking over a penalty kill that has become an early-season concern. After seven matches, Malmö sit in mid-table, but their 50 per cent penalty-kill efficiency is the lowest figure in the league.

Robertsson, Malmö’s assistant coach with responsibility for the defencemen, said the team must improve in the area if they are to keep games close and challenge properly. Malmö have conceded 22 goals in total this season, with 11 of them coming while shorthanded.

Their most recent defeat underlined the problem: two of four penalties taken led to goals against. Malmö’s work has centred on becoming more active and coordinated in their pressure, while building a clearer understanding of the system and each player’s responsibility.

Key Facts

  • Malmö have played seven matches and are positioned in mid-table.
  • Their penalty kill is operating at 50 per cent, the lowest rate in the league.
  • Malmö have conceded 22 goals this season, including 11 while shorthanded.
  • In their latest defeat, two of Malmö’s four penalties resulted in goals against.
  • Assistant coach Bert Robertsson said the team are addressing the issue through adjustments to their pressure and synchronisation.
  • Malmö have introduced new players to their penalty-killing unit this season, making role definition a key part of the work.
  • Robertsson identified face-off wins, clearing the defensive zone, recovering loose pucks and pressuring shooters as areas for improvement.

IHM Discussion

The scale of Malmö’s issue is clear from the split in the goals-against numbers. Half of the goals they have allowed have arrived on the penalty kill, turning a single special-teams weakness into a major part of their defensive record.

Robertsson’s response points towards process rather than panic. He wants greater activity and synchronisation in the press, alongside a system that players understand clearly. That matters especially with new personnel used while shorthanded: a penalty kill relies on players reacting together, whether they are contesting a face-off, retrieving a loose puck or closing down a shooting lane.

The immediate aim is not presented as a wholesale change in approach. Malmö are instead trying to sharpen the details that can help them end shifts with a clearance rather than another sustained spell of opposition pressure.

Why It Matters

Penalty killing can quickly shape tight games, particularly when Malmö are already conceding a significant share of their goals in that situation. Improving their work while shorthanded would reduce the number of avoidable defensive sequences and give the side a better chance of keeping matches level, which Robertsson identified as important to their ability to challenge.

Mini Q&A

What is Malmö’s penalty-kill percentage?

Malmö’s penalty kill is at 50 per cent, the lowest rate in the league.

How many goals have Malmö conceded while shorthanded?

They have conceded 11 shorthanded goals out of 22 goals allowed in total this season.

What does Bert Robertsson want Malmö to improve?

He highlighted pressure and synchronisation, face-off wins, defensive-zone clearances, loose-puck battles and pressure on shooters.

Coach Mark Comment

The coaching focus is appropriately specific. A more active penalty kill only works when pressure is connected: the first player must engage at the right moment and the remaining skaters must be positioned to support the next pass, loose puck or clearance. Malmö’s emphasis on synchronisation, face-offs and puck exits addresses the moments that determine whether a shorthanded shift is ended cleanly or extended.

What Comes Next

Malmö’s next match is the immediate checkpoint for the penalty kill. Reportedly, it is their next fixture, although no opponent is specified.

IHM Final View

Malmö’s 50 per cent penalty kill is a serious early marker, particularly with 11 of 22 goals conceded coming while shorthanded. Robertsson’s message is measured: the problem is acknowledged, the areas for correction are defined, and the next task is to turn that work into more effective defensive shifts.

Malmö recall Kalle Hemström and loan Isac Nilsson

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Malmö Redhawks have recalled 19-year-old forward prospect Kalle Hemström from his loan spell with Nybro and confirmed that he will rejoin the SHL club’s squad.

Hemström’s return comes after Malmö were hit by injuries among their forwards, including the long-term absence of Fredrik Händemark. Sporting director Oscar Alsenfelt said Hemström had performed well at Nybro and that his ability to play at centre offered Malmö another option while Händemark is out.

In the corresponding move, Malmö have loaned forward Isac Nilsson to Nybro in HockeyAllsvenskan. Nilsson has been part of Malmö’s group for five SHL matches so far, but the club believe a senior environment in Nybro will support his continued development.

Key Facts

  • Kalle Hemström, 19, has been recalled by Malmö Redhawks from Nybro and will return to Malmö’s squad.
  • Hemström was loaned out before the season and has played for Nybro in HockeyAllsvenskan.
  • Malmö sporting director Oscar Alsenfelt said Hemström’s work at Nybro had earned him another opportunity in the SHL environment.
  • Alsenfelt highlighted Hemström’s ability to play centre as valuable cover with Fredrik Händemark unavailable.
  • Isac Nilsson has joined Nybro on loan from Malmö.
  • Nilsson has dressed and been part of Malmö’s squad for five SHL games this season.
  • Nybro sporting director Mikael Aaro described Nilsson as a strong skater and hard-working forward with offensive ability.

IHM Discussion

The two moves give Malmö an immediate internal adjustment rather than an outside recruitment. Hemström returns to the SHL setting after his time in Nybro, with his centre role specifically relevant to the gap created by Händemark’s absence.

For Nilsson, the loan creates a different opportunity. He has been around Malmö’s match group, but Nybro offers the senior setting Malmö believe he needs at this stage. The arrangement also reflects the working relationship between the clubs, with Nybro acknowledging that recall clauses are part of the loan structure.

Why It Matters

Malmö have addressed an injury-affected forward group by bringing back a player already under contract and familiar with the organisation. Hemström’s positional flexibility at centre is the clearest practical element of the decision.

The Nilsson loan ensures that the transaction is not solely about Malmö’s short-term needs. Nybro add a forward whom their sporting director rates for his skating, work rate and offensive qualities, while Malmö place Nilsson in a senior environment intended to aid his development.

Mini Q&A

Why has Malmö recalled Kalle Hemström?

Malmö have been affected by injuries among their forwards, with Fredrik Händemark absent long term. Oscar Alsenfelt said Hemström’s centre role gives the club another option.

Where has Isac Nilsson gone?

Nilsson has joined HockeyAllsvenskan side Nybro on loan after being part of Malmö’s squad for five SHL matches.

What did Malmö say about Nilsson’s loan?

Alsenfelt said Nilsson needs playing time in a senior environment to continue his development.

Coach Mark Comment

The important coaching detail is the position-specific element of Hemström’s recall. A centre can be used to stabilise the middle of the ice or provide an additional option within a forward group affected by absences. Malmö have identified that role as a reason to bring him back, while Nilsson’s loan keeps his focus on senior-game development.

IHM Final View

Malmö have made a clear two-way loan adjustment: Hemström returns to the SHL squad after his spell at Nybro, and Nilsson moves in the other direction. The recall is tied directly to Malmö’s forward injuries and Hemström’s ability to play centre, while Nilsson’s move is designed to provide continued senior experience.

Malmö captain Fredrik Händemark out until November break

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Malmö have confirmed that captain Fredrik Händemark will be unavailable for at least a month after sustaining an upper-body injury.

Händemark left the ice during Malmö’s home opener after a physical incident involving visiting player Filip Hasa and has not played since. The club said he has begun rehabilitation, but does not expect him to be available again until after the international break in November.

No more precise timetable for the captain’s return has been given.

Key Facts

  • Fredrik Händemark, Malmö’s captain, has begun rehabilitation for an upper-body injury.
  • Händemark left Malmö’s home opener following a physical incident involving visiting player Filip Hasa.
  • Malmö do not expect Händemark to be available until after the international break in November.
  • The club has not specified when, after that break, Händemark could return to action.

IHM Discussion

The confirmation gives Malmö’s injury situation greater clarity after Händemark’s absence following the home opener. The club’s wording sets a minimum timeline rather than a firm return date: he is expected to miss the period leading into the November international break, with his availability afterwards still unspecified.

For Malmö, the immediate certainty is that their captain’s rehabilitation is under way. The uncertainty concerns the point at which he will be ready to resume playing, as the club has not attached a date to any potential post-break comeback.

Why It Matters

Händemark’s absence removes Malmö’s named captain from the line-up for an extended early-season period. The November break now represents the earliest stated checkpoint for his availability, although Malmö have made clear that no exact return date has been set.

Hendemark facing at least a month out for Malmö

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Malmö captain Hendemark is reportedly facing an absence of at least a month after suffering an injury in the match against Frölunda last weekend.

The 33-year-old centre missed Malmö’s games against Skellefteå and Brynäs during the following week. His precise status had been unclear, but the latest indication is that an earlier return would represent a significant bonus for the club.

Hendemark was hurt following a challenge with Filip Hasa against Frölunda. He was able to play only 18 seconds before his match ended. The injury has reportedly been described as a soft-tissue problem affecting the upper body, although the exact nature of the issue remains unconfirmed.

Malmö also have defenceman Seth Barton and Johan Ivarsson on their injury list. Barton is expected back within the coming weeks, while there is currently no estimate for Ivarsson’s return.

Key Facts

  • Hendemark, Malmö’s 33-year-old captain, was injured in a match against Frölunda last weekend.
  • He left that game after playing 18 seconds following a challenge with Filip Hasa.
  • Hendemark missed Malmö’s subsequent games against Skellefteå and Brynäs.
  • He is reportedly expected to be sidelined for at least one month; a return before then would be a major bonus.
  • The injury is reportedly a soft-tissue upper-body issue, but the exact diagnosis has not been confirmed.
  • Defenceman Seth Barton is expected to return within the coming weeks, while no return estimate is available for Johan Ivarsson.

IHM Discussion

The immediate concern for Malmö is the length of the reported absence rather than a definitive medical label. An upper-body soft-tissue issue can cover a broad range of problems, and the available information does not establish a precise diagnosis or timetable beyond the expectation of at least a month out.

Hendemark’s absence matters because he is identified as both a centre and the team captain. Those are distinct responsibilities: Malmö lose a player from the middle of the ice as well as their named on-ice leader.

The wider injury list adds context without proving a direct connection between the absences. Barton has a stated expectation of returning within the coming weeks, whereas Ivarsson’s return remains open-ended. Hendemark’s reported timeline is the clearest indication of a prolonged issue among the three.

Why It Matters

Malmö have already had to play without Hendemark against Skellefteå and Brynäs. If the reported minimum absence holds, the captain will remain unavailable for a substantial stretch of the SHL schedule.

The club must manage that period without certainty over the full injury picture. The source establishes that Hendemark’s injury occurred against Frölunda and that he will be out for a significant period, but it does not confirm treatment, a rehabilitation plan or a specific return match.

Mini Q&A

How long is Hendemark expected to be out?

He is reportedly expected to miss at least one month, with a return before that described as a major bonus.

What happened to Hendemark?

He was injured after a challenge with Filip Hasa against Frölunda last weekend and played only 18 seconds in the match.

Who else is injured for Malmö?

Defenceman Seth Barton is expected back within the coming weeks, while there is no current estimate for Johan Ivarsson’s return.

What Comes Next

The next clear checkpoint is whether Malmö provide a more specific update on Hendemark’s upper-body injury or his return timetable. Barton is expected back within the coming weeks, while Ivarsson’s availability remains without an estimate.

Martin Schreiber loaned by Malmö to AIK for 2026/27 season

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Malmö has agreed to loan 23-year-old defenceman Martin Schreiber to AIK in the Allsvenskan for the 2026/27 season. Schreiber, one of ten contracted defencemen at Malmö, moves to secure more regular ice time and reunites with coaches Viktor Tuurala and Pär Styf. Malmö sport chief Oscar Alsenfelt and AIK sport chief Lasse Johansson both commented on the move, which Malmö frames as a development opportunity.

Key Facts

  • Malmö and AIK have agreed on a loan for defenceman Martin Schreiber.
  • Schreiber is 23 years old.
  • Schreiber is one of ten contracted defencemen at Malmö.
  • The loan is to an Allsvenskan club, AIK.
  • Schreiber was signed to Malmö from Kalmar ahead of last season.
  • Last season he played 50 regular-season games and six playoff games for Malmö, recording three points (0+3).
  • The loan covers the 2026/27 season.
  • Schreiber reunites with coaches Viktor Tuurala and Pär Styf, who he worked with in Kalmar.
  • Malmö sport chief Oscar Alsenfelt described the loan as a solution to give Schreiber continued development in a good environment and at a high level.
  • AIK sport chief Lasse Johansson called Schreiber a capable two-way defenceman who has produced and continued to develop in the SHL during his years there.

IHM Discussion

Malmö’s decision to loan Martin Schreiber is explicitly a development move: sporting director Oscar Alsenfelt said the arrangement gives him the chance to continue developing in a good environment and at a high level. With ten defencemen under contract in Malmö, a more regular role in the Allsvenskan should offer the 23-year-old greater continuity.

For AIK, the move adds a player familiar with Viktor Tuurala, Pär Styf and the style the club wants to play. Lasse Johansson highlighted Schreiber’s two-way game, his production in the Allsvenskan and his continued development in the SHL.

Why It Matters

The move gives Schreiber an opportunity for more consistent game time while easing the congestion among Malmö’s contracted defencemen. AIK add a player with SHL experience who already knows Tuurala, Styf and the club’s intended playing style, which could help his transition into the side.

Mini Q&A

Who is Martin Schreiber?

Martin Schreiber is a 23-year-old defenceman contracted to Malmö who has been loaned to AIK.

What is the length of the loan?

The loan runs for the 2026/27 season.

Which clubs are involved in the move?

Malmö (the contracting club) and AIK (the receiving Allsvenskan club) are involved.

What were Schreiber’s stats last season for Malmö?

He played 50 regular-season games and six playoff games for Malmö, recording three points (0+3).

Will Schreiber know anyone at AIK?

Yes. He reunites with coaches Viktor Tuurala and Pär Styf, who he previously worked with in Kalmar.

What Comes Next

The loan is confirmed to run for the 2026/27 season; Schreiber will therefore be available to AIK for that campaign.

Jens Nielsen to combine Malmö role with Danish national duties

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Jens Nielsen will remain an assistant coach at Malmö Redhawks for a third consecutive season while also serving as an assistant coach for the Danish national team. His work with Denmark will take place during international breaks. Malmö sporting director Oscar Alsenfelt described the assignment as an honourable opportunity and said it would not negatively affect the club, with Nielsen working in parallel with his Malmö duties. Nielsen has previously served as an assistant coach at four world championships and now has the chance to be involved for a fifth time.

Key Facts

  • Jens Nielsen will be assistant coach at Malmö Redhawks for a third consecutive season.
  • Nielsen will also serve as an assistant coach with the Danish national team.
  • The assignment with Denmark will take place during international breaks.
  • Malmö sport director Oscar Alsenfelt said the club views the appointment as a confirmation of their work and will not be negatively affected.
  • Nielsen has been an assistant coach at four world championships and will now have the chance for a fifth.

IHM Discussion

Malmö Redhawks’ support for Nielsen’s dual role reflects the club’s confidence that his Denmark commitments can be managed during international breaks. Alsenfelt presented the appointment as recognition of both Nielsen’s work and Malmö’s coaching environment. For Nielsen, a fifth possible world-championship assignment would add to an international coaching record that already includes four tournaments.

Why It Matters

The appointment allows Nielsen to add international duties without leaving his Malmö role. His experience from four world championships adds established tournament experience to Denmark’s coaching staff during international windows.

Mini Q&A

What roles will Jens Nielsen hold?

He will continue as assistant coach at Malmö Redhawks and also serve as an assistant coach for the Danish national team.

When will Nielsen work with Denmark?

His assignment with the Danish national team will take place during international breaks.

Will Malmö be affected by Nielsen’s national-team work?

Malmö sport director Oscar Alsenfelt said the club does not expect any negative effect, as Nielsen will work for Denmark in parallel with his Malmö duties.

What experience does Nielsen bring to the national team?

He has been an assistant coach at four world championships and now has the chance to be involved for a fifth time.

What Comes Next

Nielsen will carry out his Danish national-team duties during international breaks while continuing his work with Malmö.

Marody’s shootout strike sends Linköping past Malmö

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Linköping reached the Malmö Arena Cup final with a 4-3 shootout win over Malmö after a roller-coaster semifinal. Linköping took a two-goal lead, Malmö fought back to level late in the third and forced overtime; the match was settled in a shootout when Cooper Marody converted the decisive penalty.

Key Facts

  • Match: Malmö – Linköping 3-4 SO (0-1, 0-1, 3-1, 0-0, 0-1).
  • Linköping scorers in regulation: Jakub Vrana, Brendan Shinnimin and Cooper Marody (Marody also scored the winning shootout penalty).
  • Cooper Marody recorded two goals for Linköping, the second being the decisive shootout conversion.
  • Malmö scored three third-period goals to level the game, including a power-play tap-in with 2:21 left and a sixth-second equaliser after pulling the goalkeeper.
  • A penalty shot awarded to Malmö’s Filip Björkman in the second period was stopped and did not reduce Linköping’s lead.
  • In the shootout Samu Tuomaala scored first for Linköping, Janne Kuokkanen equalised, and Cooper Marody scored the final, match-deciding strike.
  • Linköping will meet Örebro in the tournament final; Malmö will play HV71 in the third-place match.

IHM Discussion

This was a match of momentum swings and composure under pressure. Linköping built a comfortable platform with a first-period lead and a second-period rebound finish from Brendan Shinnimin to go 2-0 up. With time evaporating they looked set to reach the final after Cooper Marody struck to make it 3-2 with around a minute remaining, but Malmö’s late desperation paid off when they pulled their goalie and forced a 3-3 draw with six seconds left. The shootout distilled the contest: Samu Tuomaala opened the tiebreaker, Janne Kuokkanen replied, and Marody then showed the necessary calm to secure the win for Linköping.

Why It Matters

The result sends Linköping into the tournament final against Örebro. Malmö showed character to overturn a two-goal deficit and force overtime, while Linköping’s late concession means they will want a cleaner finish when they face Örebro. The match also highlighted the value of composure in shootout situations.

Mini Q&A

What was the final score?

Linköping beat Malmö 4-3 in a shootout (3-3 after overtime).

Who scored the decisive goal?

Cooper Marody scored the decisive shootout penalty and finished with two goals in the match.

How did Malmö force extra time?

Malmö scored twice late in the third period – including a power-play tap-in with 2:21 remaining and an equaliser with the goalkeeper pulled six seconds from time – to make it 3-3 and force overtime.

Who converted in the shootout before Marody’s winner?

Samu Tuomaala opened the shootout with a goal, and Janne Kuokkanen answered for Malmö before Marody scored the decisive penalty.

What are the next matches?

Linköping will meet Örebro in the tournament final, while Malmö will play HV71 for third place.

Coach Mark Comment

Linköping created a strong platform at 2-0, but the late comeback is a reminder that game management matters as much as building a lead. Malmö deserve credit for staying engaged and creating enough pressure to force overtime; Linköping’s shootout execution then settled it.

IHM Final View

Linköping take the headline from Malmö Arena with a narrow, hard-fought victory. Cooper Marody’s contribution in both regular play and the shootout was decisive, while Malmö’s late rally gives them cause for belief despite the defeat. The upcoming final against Örebro presents Linköping with a concrete chance to convert this momentum into tournament silverware.

Malmö aim to build on four years of progress

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published:

Story Summary

Malmö have recorded four consecutive seasons of improvement in both table position and points totals, moving from 14th to 8th over that span. The club hopes to continue that positive trend and to finally progress past the quarter-finals, a target voiced personally by key forward Carl Persson, who said the team has been ” stuck in the quarter-finals” in recent years and wants to go further this season.

Key Facts

  • Malmö have improved their league placing and points total for four seasons in a row.
  • The club’s finishing positions over those four seasons were 14, 12, 10 and 8.
  • Malmö say they hope to continue the positive curve into the coming season.
  • Key forward Carl Persson said: ” Now we’ve been stuck in the quarter-finals for a couple of years; I hope we can go further this year.”
  • The club specifically identifies getting past the quarter-finals as the next milestone.

IHM Discussion

Malmö’s recent record points to steady progress. The club have improved both their league position and points total in each of the past four seasons, with finishing positions of 14th, 12th, 10th and 8th.

Persson said Malmö have been stuck in the quarter-finals for a couple of years and hopes they can go further this season. The next challenge is therefore to turn regular-season improvement into a deeper playoff run.

Why It Matters

A run beyond the quarter-finals would give Malmö a clear next marker after four successive seasons of improvement. Their positions of 14th, 12th, 10th and 8th show a sustained upward trend; progressing further in the playoffs would test whether that progress can carry into the decisive stage of the season.