In an Allsvenskan qualification match between Troja/Ljungby and Västerås in Ljungby, Västerås player Henrik Malmström was reportedly held in the penalty box for seven seconds after his penalty time expired. During this delay, Troja/Ljungby scored to tie the game 1-1. Malmström expressed frustration, stating the door did not open and that such incidents should not happen in important matches.
Troja/Ljungby club director Christopher Moberg announced the club is conducting an investigation into the incident, which will be submitted to the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation. He reportedly said the club is surprised, as this has never happened before to his knowledge, and believes it was not done intentionally. Referee chief Björn Wettergren stated there is no support in the rulebook to disallow a goal if a team has too few players on the ice, but officials will file a report to the federation and competition committee.
the door did not open and that such incidents should not happen in important matches
Västerås won the match 4-3 and leads the series 3-0.
the club is surprised, as this has never happened before to his knowledge, and believes it was not done intentionally
there is no support in the rulebook to disallow a goal if a team has too few players on the ice