In a hockey match between IF Björklöven and BIK Karlskoga, player Noel Fransén, on loan from Färjestad, reportedly suffered an injury early in the game. According to reports from Hockeysverige, Fransén lost his skate and then his helmet, fell helplessly, and hit his head on the boards. Per Svartvadet of TV4 described it as looking like a significant cut on the forehead or temple.
Fransén had to leave the match injured and was helped off the ice to applause from the arena in Umeå. The incident occurred after about four minutes of play. Later, after approximately six and a half minutes, Marcus "Lilliz" Nilsson scored to give Björklöven a 1-0 lead.
looking like a significant cut on the forehead or temple
In a separate match involving BIK Karlskoga against VIK, forward Oscar Lawner reportedly left the game early without being involved in any specific duel, and a VIK defenseman was forced to exit midway through the first period, according to Vestmanlands Läns Tidning.