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Brynäs captain criticizes Växjö's media tactics in playoff series

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  • Johan Larsson of Brynäs criticized Växjö for complaining in the media about penalties.
  • Växjö won the latest match 3-2 after receiving eight penalty minutes.
  • A match penalty for Växjö's Eemeli Suomi has not led to further disciplinary action.

In the SHL quarterfinal series between Brynäs and Växjö, Brynäs captain Johan Larsson has reportedly criticized Växjö's media tactics. According to SVT, Larsson said that Växjö 'cried in the media' after a previous match when they did not get a penalty, suggesting it helped them. This came after Växjö coach Björn Hellkvist expressed frustration over penalties in an earlier match, saying his team should have received more penalties.

In the latest match, Växjö received eight penalty minutes and won 3-2, while Brynäs had slightly more power plays. Larsson claimed there was a different level in other matches, citing an incident where Axel Andersson received a penalty leading to a goal. TV4 expert Almen Bibic reportedly called the penalty harsh.

cried in the media

Johan Larsson, Brynäs captain

Växjö accumulated 29 penalty minutes in the latest match, including a match penalty for Eemeli Suomi for crosschecking. Brynäs coach Niklas Gällstedt praised the referees for reviewing the penalty. No disciplinary action has been taken against Suomi.

his team should have received more penalties

Björn Hellkvist, Växjö coach

called the penalty harsh

Almen Bibic, TV4 expert

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