Luleå Hockey will honor former player Johan Harju on February 28 in Luleå, Sweden. The event is scheduled before the season's last derby. According to reports, Harju has been given hero status by the club.
Harju said he feels glad and proud about the recognition, though he reportedly did not expect it. He described the upcoming experience as likely to feel exciting but outside his comfort zone. The club's director, Stefan Enbom, reportedly surprised Harju with the news.
I feel glad and proud about the recognition, though I reportedly did not expect it.
Harju is a former fan favorite, and only players who have contributed significantly are honored in this way.
The upcoming experience is likely to feel exciting but outside my comfort zone.