Story Summary
Örebro coach Martin Filander has confirmed that forward Liam Danielsson sustained an upper-body injury and will miss the club’s SHL opener against Färjestad next week. Danielsson left during the first period of Örebro’s pre-season game against Linköping and is unlikely to be available for a couple of weeks, according to Filander. Filander described the injury as not serious but said the team will take his recovery week by week. The 20-year-old forward played 17 SHL games for Örebro last season, recording two points (0+2). He also spent time on loan at HockeyAllsvenskan side Almtuna, where he recorded 19 points (4+15) in 26 games, and was part of Sweden’s World Junior gold-winning squad in St. Paul.
Key Facts
- Coach Martin Filander confirmed Danielsson has an upper-body injury.
- Danielsson left the first period of Örebro’s pre-season game against Linköping.
- Danielsson will miss Örebro’s SHL season opener against Färjestad next week.
- Filander said Danielsson will likely be unavailable” for a couple of weeks” and the situation will be managed week by week.
- Filander declined to give further details, saying ” it is up to him what he wants to say” about the injury.
- Danielsson, 20, played 17 SHL games for Örebro last season, recording two points (0+2).
- On loan at Almtuna in HockeyAllsvenskan, Danielsson had 19 points (4+15) in 26 matches.
- Danielsson was a member of the Swedish World Junior (JVM) squad that won gold in St. Paul.
IHM Discussion
Örebro loses a young forward with SHL and international junior experience at an inconvenient moment. Martin Filander described the injury as an upper-body issue that is not serious but sufficient to rule Danielsson out of the season opener. His estimate of a couple of weeks, with a week-by-week assessment, leaves the timeline open. Danielsson’s recent record underlines his value as a developing attacking option: 17 SHL appearances with Örebro last season (0+2), a productive loan at Almtuna (19 points in 26 games) and a place in Sweden’s World Junior gold-winning squad in St. Paul.
Why It Matters
Danielsson’s absence leaves Örebro without a young attacking option for the opening fixture against Färjestad. The club will need to adjust its forward options while he is unavailable. For Danielsson, the injury pauses his return to SHL action after a productive spell in HockeyAllsvenskan. His availability will be monitored week by week.
Mini Q&A
Who is injured?
Forward Liam Danielsson is injured; coach Martin Filander confirmed he has an upper-body injury.
When and how did the injury happen?
Danielsson left in the first period of Örebro’s pre-season game against Linköping; Filander described the problem as an upper-body injury.
Will he miss any games?
Yes. Filander confirmed Danielsson will miss Örebro’s SHL season opener against Färjestad next week.
How long is he expected to be out?
Filander said Danielsson will likely be unavailable for a couple of weeks and that the club will take his recovery week by week.
What are Danielsson’s recent statistics and background?
The 20-year-old played 17 SHL games for Örebro last season with two points (0+2), recorded 19 points (4+15) in 26 games on loan at Almtuna in HockeyAllsvenskan, and was part of Sweden’s World Junior gold-winning squad in St. Paul.
What Comes Next
Örebro will be without Danielsson for the SHL opener against Färjestad next week. Filander expects him to be unavailable for a couple of weeks, with his status assessed week by week.