Story Summary
Pär Lindholm will remain with Skellefteå AIK through 2028 after the club confirmed a new agreement with the 35-year-old centre.
The extension was presented on the ice ahead of Skellefteå’s derby against Björklöven, ending uncertainty around a contract that had been due to expire. Skellefteå subsequently confirmed that the deal adds a further year to Lindholm’s stay.
Lindholm has made a prolific start to the SHL season, recording 13 points in 13 matches. His latest agreement keeps one of the club’s most experienced players in Skellefteå, where he has appeared in 590 games and registered 330 points.
A Kågedalens AIF youth product, Lindholm arrived at Skellefteå as a teenager and said the club has become a major part of his life. He has won Swedish championships with Skellefteå in 2024 and 2026.
Key Facts
- Pär Lindholm has signed an extension with Skellefteå AIK that runs until 2028.
- The 35-year-old centre has recorded 13 points in 13 SHL games this season.
- Skellefteå AIK presented Lindholm’s new agreement on the ice before its derby against Björklöven.
- Lindholm has played 590 games for Skellefteå AIK and recorded 330 points.
- Lindholm won Swedish championship titles with Skellefteå AIK in 2024 and 2026.
- Skellefteå general manager Erik Forssell described Lindholm as one of Europe’s best centres over a prolonged period.
IHM Discussion
The timing reflects both Lindholm’s standing in Skellefteå and the strength of his opening to the season. A point-per-game return through 13 outings has placed him among the leading SHL performers during the autumn, while the new deal removes the immediate contract question around a player whose importance to the club extends well beyond this season.
Lindholm spoke of the enjoyment and motivation he still feels in Skellefteå, as well as the value he places on remaining with his team-mates. His connection to the organisation is unusually long-running: he joined as a teenager and has now reached 590 appearances in the Skellefteå shirt.
Forssell’s assessment focused on the mix of quality, work rate and team-first approach that the centre has brought over a long period. The agreement means that those traits will remain part of Skellefteå’s plans through 2028.
Why It Matters
Keeping Lindholm under contract to 2028 preserves an established centre for Skellefteå AIK and gives the club continuity around a player with deep experience of its environment. His 590 games and two championship-winning seasons underline the scale of his contribution to the organisation.
The announcement also arrives while Lindholm is producing strongly in the SHL. His 13 points in 13 games provide a substantial early-season return, and the extension allows that performance to be viewed without the uncertainty of an expiring contract hanging over the remainder of the campaign.
Mini Q&A
How long is Pär Lindholm’s new Skellefteå AIK contract?
Lindholm’s new agreement with Skellefteå AIK runs until 2028, with the club describing it as a one-year extension.
What has Lindholm produced in the SHL this season?
He has registered 13 points in 13 SHL games.
What is Lindholm’s record with Skellefteå AIK?
He has played 590 games and recorded 330 points for Skellefteå AIK, winning Swedish titles with the club in 2024 and 2026.
What Comes Next
The immediate checkpoint is Skellefteå AIK’s derby against Björklöven, which follows the on-ice presentation of Lindholm’s extension.
IHM Final View
Lindholm’s extension joins current production with a long record in Skellefteå. The 35-year-old has started the season with 13 points in 13 games, and his new agreement ensures that his association with the club will continue until 2028.