Sjöholm, who has led the team for four years, said in a statement that he felt it was the right time for a change, noting it was time for someone new to take over. During his tenure, Sweden won three World Championship gold medals out of three possible tournaments, according to the association. The Swedish Bandy Association has begun the process to find a replacement for Sjöholm.
It is unclear why Sjöholm decided to step down beyond his stated reason, and his future plans after leaving the position have not been disclosed. Potential candidates to replace him as head coach have not been named, and it is unknown when the new head coach is expected to be appointed.
It feels like the right time for someone new to take over this honorable task.