Jonathan Dahlén reportedly broke down in tears after being honored by fans following his final match with Timrå IK in Timrå, Sweden. The match was a 1-3 loss to Växjö in the SHL regular season's final round, ending Timrå's season with a 12th-place finish and no playoff spot. Dahlén scored Timrå's goal in the game and was celebrated with a tifo from the home crowd.
He reportedly did not want to discuss the tributes during a first-period interview, saying it would become emotional. After the match, Dahlén and teammate Jeremy Boyce Rotevall were honored by the Timrå audience, and Dahlén cried during a TV4 interview, expressing love for playing in Timrå and calling it a fantastic time. According to reports, this was Dahlén's last match before moving to Switzerland, and it was also reportedly coach Tommy Samuelsson's final match with Timrå.
it would become emotional
Växjö secured third place in the regular season with the win and will face Brynäs in the quarterfinals.
expressing love for playing in Timrå and calling it a fantastic time