After a playoff match between Kalmar HC and Södertälje SK in Södertälje, Sweden, Kalmar player George Diaco reportedly faced threats. Diaco celebrated a goal in front of Södertälje fans in a wild and somewhat provocative manner during the third match of the semifinal series, which Kalmar won 5-2. Following the incident, Diaco and his teammates received a police escort to their team bus.
Kalmar HC confirmed the reports and stated that they have filed a police report, describing the threats as very serious and condemning all forms of threats and hate. The team is following the Hockeyallsvenskan protocol for such events.