The 19-year-old forward made the choice to honor his father Stefan and his mother Anna, according to multiple reports. Herman Liv has always worn number 1 during his career, a number that holds significant personal meaning for him. The number 1 jersey holds particular significance as it was the number his father Stefan wore during his own career; it is now retired and hangs in the rafters of the arena.
The specific date of the contract signing and when Liv will begin playing with his new number 80 have not been disclosed. It also remains unclear what position he will play for HV71 and whether there are additional tributes or reasons behind selecting number 80 beyond his parents' birth year.