After Skellefteå AIK's 5-0 victory, Luleå coach Thomas "Bulan" Berglund criticized Skellefteå player Andreas Johnson, reportedly accusing him of diving. Berglund said, "We know that he dives," according to Piteå-Tidningen. In response, Johnson reportedly countered by pointing to Luleå's own player, saying it was strange for Berglund to say that when he has Shinnimin on his team, who dives the most in the entire league, as per Expressen Sport.
Johnson also addressed the situation, stating that many in the league are annoyed by him, but he focuses on playing hockey. The incident occurred during a boarding penalty in the first period, where Johnson fell to the ice after being hit by Luleå's Eetu Koivistoinen, leading to penalties for both players. Berglund reportedly expressed frustration over the officiating, claiming Skellefteå had favorable calls, but Johnson disputed this, noting Luleå had more penalties earlier in the game.
We know that he dives
it was strange for Berglund to say that when he has Shinnimin on his team, who dives the most in the entire league
many in the league are annoyed by him, but he focuses on playing hockey