Tre Kronor was eliminated from the Olympics in the quarterfinals, according to reports. The team lost the quarterfinal against the USA in overtime. After the elimination, head coach Sam Hallam was open about his disappointment.
" According to reports, there are internal cracks between the team and the coaching staff in the Swedish national team. According to Hockeynews, there have been open conflicts and several players are said to have reacted to how roles and ice time were handled. The specific details of the internal conflicts and dissatisfaction within the team have not been disclosed.
That it's tough to lose and so on I think everyone understands, but for me personally, I have never experienced the sorrow and sadness that I felt there.
According to Hockeynews, head coach Sam Hallam may be removed from the World Championships. Sam Hallam has a contract covering the World Championships in May, but according to Hockeynews, the question of whether Sam Hallam is actually being discussed internally is being raised, even though Hallam's contract covers the championship. Whether Sam Hallam will actually be removed from the World Championships remains unclear.
Sam Hallam will be replaced by Rikard Grönborg after the season. The World Championships will be played in Switzerland between May 15 and 31. SVT Sport has been in contact with Sam Hallam, who does not want to comment.
SVT Sport is seeking the ice hockey federation, but the official response from the ice hockey federation regarding the situation is not yet known.