Skellefteå

Lars Bryggman faces an uncertain future with Skellefteå AIK as his contract nears its end, with conflicting reports suggesting he may return to Finland or stay in Sweden after buying a house in Skellefteå.

A series of sexual assault convictions involving minors and adults have been handed down across Sweden, while a leaked Russian report claims massive war casualties.

Skellefteå AIK has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the SHL playoff semifinal series against Luleå, following a record-breaking overtime victory and a dominant shutout performance, positioning them strongly for advancement.

Skellefteå fans displayed a controversial tifo before a game, featuring a knight stabbing a man with a Malmö Redhawks emblem and menacing Luleå player Linus Omark. Omark, who did not initially see the display, said he finds it amusing that fans think of him.

Oscar Möller served as an expert commentator for TV4 during yesterday's historic semifinal between his former club Skellefteå and arch-rival Luleå, which became the longest game in history. The 37-year-old, who achieved iconic status as a player in Skellefteå, will not comment on tomorrow's match in Skellefteå.

The SHL and SM-liiga playoffs saw dramatic developments as Örebro forced a decisive game three against Luleå, Färjestad took a commanding series lead over Rögle, and SaiPa and Ässi played a record-breaking marathon game.

Conflicting media reports have created uncertainty over the playoff status of Swedish hockey club Brynäs, with some sources indicating the team is trailing in an ongoing quarterfinal series while others claim it has been eliminated.

A recent extension victory has provided an advantage ahead of an upcoming trip to Skellefteå, according to major media reports.

Multiple Swedish regions have approved significant healthcare investments and financial decisions, including a 1.3 billion SEK care building in Skellefteå, a new infection clinic in Helsingborg, and expanded forensic psychiatry in Värmland, while managing budgets and addressing infrastructure needs.

The EU targets electrofuels for 35% of aviation fuel by 2050, but high costs and no large factories yet pose challenges, with projects like Skellefteå planning 2030 production.

Oscar Lindberg of Skellefteå AIK has been named the Swedish Hockey League's most valuable player, winning the Gold Helmet award for the 2025/26 season. The 34-year-old forward secured the honor after topping a player survey and leading the league in scoring.

Skellefteå municipality has paid a PR agency 1.2 million kronor for a campaign promoting 'human' job-seeking to attract more applicants. The initiative has drawn criticism from the Taxpayers' Association as a waste of public funds.

Goaltender Strauss Mann set a new SHL record with his tenth shutout of the season as Skellefteå AIK defeated Frölunda HC 2–0, propelling Skellefteå to the top of the league standings.

Skellefteå AIK secured a victory over Brynäs with a final score of 5-3 in a home match. The win came in the third match of their series.

Unemployment in Skellefteå has fallen to around six percent after a spike following the bankruptcy of Northvolt's battery factory a year ago, as new employer Lyten prepares to hire hundreds in the area.

Skellefteå AIK U20 defeated Timrå U20 6-5 in a U20 national northern match at SCA Arena in Timrå. The visitors scored three consecutive goals in the third period to overcome a two-goal deficit.

The housing market in Skellefteå is starting to thaw after being deep-frozen for a couple of years, with increased activity attributed to Lyten's plans to start battery manufacturing and hire 600 people.