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Andreasson criticizes officials after crosschecking incident

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  • Pontus Andreasson was crosschecked in the face by Tom Nilsson during a game in Luleå.
  • The incident reportedly started a major fight in the third period.
  • Andreasson criticized the officials for not penalizing Nilsson, claiming it was a clear crosscheck.

In Luleå, Sweden, on March 25, 2026, during a hockey game, Pontus Andreasson of Luleå Hockey was crosschecked in the face by Tom Nilsson of Frölunda. The incident occurred during Luleå's powerplay in the third period and reportedly started a major fight. Andreasson criticized the officials, Christoffer Holm and David Laksola, for not penalizing Nilsson, claiming it was a clear crosschecking to the face.

According to reports, Andreasson said Nilsson was out to injure him and expressed irritation after the loss.

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