Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker two prospects for the organization should be getting even more coverage than they already are As fans have meltdowns about the Detroit Red Wings and their playoff lives Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) helped in the development of many young hockey players. Before this team played home to our current prospects, Jonatan Berggren was one of many graduates of Skellefteå. Situated close to the Arctic Circle and home to one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Skellefteå seems to offer a different pace than other cities in Sweden Skellefteå has a powerhouse of a hockey club and organization as a whole It’s likely why the Wings organization felt comfortable having two of its prized prospects in Skellefteå The team not only knows how to win championships but also develops prospects as well as any professional ice hockey team Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård are great thirst quenchers for any fans looking for playoff hockey without the need to possibly rip out hair on your head or waive the white flag and demand a general manager change at the end of the first period Sandin Pellikka played on the second pairing wearing the classic jersey No. 5. The right-handed shooting defenseman has played in six games (so far), scored once, and earned three assists for four points (even earning a hat trick) He took one penalty and was even throughout these games For anyone unfamiliar or who hasn’t checked in with Sandin Pellikka lately the young man is an offensive dynamo without being a blackhole defensively He oozes the “it” factor that Wings fans have been demanding to see in the Winged Wheel interestingly enough my favorite clip of Sandin Pellikka comes from a clip off the ice During this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Junior Championships, Sandin Pellikka performed exceedingly well. So well, in fact, he was close to breaking records. When asked about being the top scorer and if it means anything to Sandin Pellikka, the young man was quick with an answer I’m here to win championships with the team His words echo his fellow Red Wings prospects especially guys like Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond who seem unconcerned with personal accolades Sandin Pellikka is dedicated to his team and the ultimate goal of winning championships which is a mature thought from such a young player Meanwhile, Brandsegg-Nygård has played in six games He had three points to show for his efforts (two goals one assist) and a whopping 10 penalty minutes The huge forward is already built for the National Hockey League (NHL) After gaining a bit more confidence in the SHL and possibly the American Hockey League (AHL) Brandsegg-Nygård is destined to become a fan favorite Top off his physical play with a wicked shot and Brandsegg-Nygård is another missing piece for the Wings For any fan in dire need of playoff hockey who might be so lost and gone with the Red Wings and their playoff droughts Instead of turning green with envy as you look at the Montréal and Ottawas of the world look at our young prospects who are making waves in the playoffs already Our beloved Wings are still moving towards the future They don’t seem to be behind or ahead of schedule It may not be sexy or what impatient fans want but Sandin Pellikka and Brandsegg-Nygård provide some much-needed relief for that playoff itch we are in dire need of non-drowsy relief for at least three hours.) © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6k","src":"6l","url":"6m"},{"type":"6j","value":"6n"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6q","url":"6r"},{"type":"6p","value":"6s"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Detroit Red Wings fans look to Skellefteå AIK","relatedPosts",[],[],[],4,0,"",{"next":"as"},["4k"],"semantic",{"articles":"an","articlesQueryURLs":"ao","bySearchQuery":"4c","excludeProperties":"54","excludedIDs":"ap","isFullPost":"ag","limit":"aq","offset":"ar","onlyQueryURLs":"ag","organization":"as","pagination":"at","properties":"au","sourceType":"av"},{"type":"am","value":"aw"},{"postsList":"ax"},"Kaitlyn Glaza is a FanSided co-site expert and editor at the Octopus Thrower Kaitlyn has written many articles about the team and its prospects for both the site as well as her personal blog Her passion is sharing her experiences and perspectives about the team that she loves with a focus on the Detroit Red Wings prospects Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) helped in the development of many young hockey players. Before this team played home to our current prospects, Jonatan Berggren was one of many graduates of Skellefteå. Situated close to the Arctic Circle and home to one of the tallest timber buildings in the world Sandin Pellikka played on the second pairing wearing the classic jersey No. 5. The right-handed shooting defenseman has played in six games (so far), scored once, and earned three assists for four points (even earning a hat trick) During this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men’s World Junior Championships, Sandin Pellikka performed exceedingly well. So well, in fact, he was close to breaking records. When asked about being the top scorer and if it means anything to Sandin Pellikka, the young man was quick with an answer Meanwhile, Brandsegg-Nygård has played in six games Our beloved Wings are still moving towards the future. They don’t seem to be behind or ahead of schedule, just right where they’re meant to be. It may not be sexy or what impatient fans want, but Sandin Pellikka and Brandsegg-Nygård provide some much-needed relief for that playoff itch we are in dire need of. (Luckily, it’s fast-acting, non-drowsy relief for at least three hours.) Next. 04 02 25. Injury to a key forward helped crush the Red Wings season. dark While many Detroit Red Wings fans grow antsy waiting for the next dynasty, some prospects are already heating up in the playoffs. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Axel Sandin Pellikka have helped Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) secure a spot in the semi-finals. Om cookies Om personuppgiftspolicy Om dataskydd Mina Sidor Nyhetsbrev Mina sidor Mina sidor är tyvärr inte tillgänglig i appen. På grund av regler från din plattformsleverantör kan du tyvärr inte utföra prenumerationsärenden i appen. Senaste nyttEnglishInnehåll Norran's tour: see Skellefteå's crown jewel homes Now ten turn-of-the-century-style homes stand ready in the heart of central Skellefteå.Norran took a tour of the much-talked-about development – come inside and have a look.The old seminary stands at the intersection by Baldergymnasiet and OKQ8 on Kanalgatan Spring sunlight streams through the 2.55-metre-high windows in the ground-floor apartments The spacious interiors are filled with turn-of-the-century charm.  and herringbone parquet floors – that’s what greets you as you step into the newly renovated apartments on Seminariegatan 1 The seminary was built in turn-of-the-century style.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe old seminary stands at the intersection by Baldergymnasiet and OKQ8 on Kanalgatan.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe new apartments on Seminariegatan are now complete.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe old seminary opened in the early 1900s.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe facade was renovated in the 1970s.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe building houses ten turn-of-the-century apartments These include everything from two-room to four-room units spread across the three-story building The apartments are designed in a 1920s style while the kitchens and appliances have been designed and built in a more modern style A kitchen in one of the apartments,.Foto: Frida ÖhmanFireplace in the kitchen.Foto: Frida ÖhmanTap.Foto: Frida ÖhmanKitchen and dining area.Foto: Frida ÖhmanEn kakelugn.Foto: Frida ÖhmanLarge light-flooding windows.Foto: Frida ÖhmanEach apartment is different.Foto: Ola WesterbergSpacious living areas.Foto: Ola Westerberg  Daylight in bathroom.Foto: Ola WesterbergThe real estate firm HusmanHagberg is handling the sale of the apartments Four of the ten apartments were sold before they were even listed on the market and now the remaining six apartments at Seminariegatan 1 are up for sale Realtor Emelie Edergard from HusmanHagberg is responsible for the sale – It’s incredibly exciting and inspiring to be involved in such a unique project – I’ve never seen anything like this for sale in Skellefteå and I probably won’t again Bathroom.Foto: Frida ÖhmanBathroom.Foto: Frida Öhman  A bathroom.Foto: Frida ÖhmanShower.Foto: Frida ÖhmanHand basin.Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe realtor indicates that there is "a lot of interest" in the apartments She mentions that inquiries are coming mostly from people within Skellefteå She believes this is a "rare opportunity" for those seeking a unique home with charm which could further explain the high level of interest Wooden floors.Foto: Frida ÖhmanTen apartments have been built.Foto: Ola WesterbergLovely flooring in hallway.Foto: Frida ÖhmanOriginal art deco doors.Foto: Frida ÖhmanOld fireplaces have been restored.Foto: Frida ÖhmanMany original features.Foto: Frida ÖhmanJoin us!Foto: Frida ÖhmanThe company Nåiden Bostad purchased the old seminar building from Skellefteå Municipality at the end of 2021.  The building is heritage-listed (K-märkt) and was originally intended for office or commercial use which meant they had to apply for a change in the zoning plan to convert it into residential apartments.  and the apartments have been ready since March of this year.  The building was constructed in 1907 as a training facility for future teachers It was built in the Jugend and Baroque styles the building also incorporated elements of Neoclassicism.  they have aimed to preserve much of its original style and the building's ten tiled stoves have been retained ten turn-of-the-century-style homes stand ready in the heart of central Skellefteå Norran took a tour of the much-talked-about development – come inside and have a look Kontakta kundservice Till vår tipsatjänst Bli prenumerant NORRAN Mera E-tidningen Annonsera Kontakta ansvarig utgivare Om cookies Om personuppgiftspolicy Om dataskydd Norran är en del av mediekoncernen NTM. Läs mer om NTM Allt material på norran.se är skyddat enligt upphovsrättslagen DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today reassigned forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League has spent the 2024-25 season with Skellefteå AIK recording 11 points (5-6-11) and 51 penalty minutes in 42 regular-season games His 11 points were the ninth-most among under-20 skaters in Sweden’s top professional league 206-pound forward also collected six points (4-2-6) and 12 penalty minutes in 11 postseason contests helping Skellefteå AIK reach the SHL Semifinals Brandsegg-Nygård attended Detroit’s training camp prior to the 2024-25 season a plus-two rating and four penalty minutes in five preseason games Brandsegg-Nygård spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with Mora IK in Sweden’s second-highest professional league a plus-three rating and 19 penalty minutes in 41 regular-season games in addition to 10 points (4-6-10) and eight penalty minutes in 12 postseason matchups a plus-nine rating and 10 penalty minutes in seven games with Mora IK’s under-20 squad in Sweden’s top junior league Brandsegg-Nygård registered 21 points (9-12-21) and 25 penalty minutes in 52 games with Mora IK from 2022-24 along with 50 points (22-28-50) in 42 games with the under-20 team and 10 points (5-5-10) in four games at the under-18 level Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (15th overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Brandsegg-Nygård became the first Norwegian-born player to be selected in the first round of an NHL Entry Draft native made his professional debut as a 16-year-old with Vålerenga in the EliteHockey Ligaen skating in eight games in Norway’s top professional league during the 2021-22 season Brandsegg-Nygård also racked up 42 points (24-18-42) in 25 games with Vålerenga’s under-20 team and 19 points (10-9-19) in seven games with the under-18 squad in 2021-22 He paced Norway’s under-18 circuit with 16 goals in eight games during the 2020-21 campaign Brandsegg-Nygård won a bronze medal with Norway at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship Division I He also represented Norway at the 2024 IIHF World Championship recording five points (3-2-5) in seven games en route to being named one of his country’s top three performers He also played for Norway at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship notching five points (3-2-5) in five games Brandsegg-Nygård won a gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Division I collecting five points (2-3-5) in five games and also captured a silver medal at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship Division I with four points (2-2-4) in five appearances earning Swedish Junior Hockey Player of the Year honors after recording 29 points (12-17-29) and 22 penalty minutes in 46 regular-season games His 12 goals and 29 points were the most of any under-21 skater in Sweden’s top professional league 185-pound blueliner also tallied eight points (1-7-8) and two penalty minutes in 11 postseason contests Sandin-Pellikka won a SHL championship with Skellefteå AIK in 2023-24 logging 18 points (10-8-18) and 17 penalty minutes in 39 regular-season games in addition to seven points (2-5-7) in 14 playoff matchups He was named the recipient of the 2024 Börje Salming Trophy as the best Swedish-born defenseman in the SHL Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (17th overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft Sandin-Pellikka made his professional debut with Skellefteå AIK during the 2022-23 season logging five points (2-3-5) and a plus-two rating in 22 games Sandin-Pellikka has totaled 52 points (24-28-52) and 39 penalty minutes in 107 SHL games since 2022-23 Sandin-Pellikka was named the best defenseman in Sweden’s top junior league in 2022-23 after racking up 36 points (16-20-36) a plus-15 rating and 64 penalty minutes in 31 games with Skellefteå AIK’s under-20 squad Sandin-Pellikka has developed with Skellefteå AIK since 2019-20 collecting 39 points (17-22-39) in 45 games at the under-20 level 22 points (9-13-22) in 40 games with the under-18 team and 12 points (3-9-12) in 24 games with the under-16 squad Sandin-Pellikka represented Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and was selected as the tournament’s best defenseman for the second-consecutive year after recording 10 points (4-6-10) a plus-eight rating and six penalty minutes in seven games Sandin-Pelikka won a silver medal with Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship logging six points (2-4-6) and four penalty minutes in seven games He also had one assist and six penalty minutes in seven appearances at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Sandin-Pellikka captured a silver medal at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 Championship earning top defenseman honors after compiling 11 points (2-9-11) and a plus-eight rating in seven games Sandin-Pellikka claimed a silver medal at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup posting two assists and six penalty minutes in five contests Tom Nilsson wasn't the intended target of a pass from behind the net he made no mistake guiding it home in the fourth minute It was all too easy for the hosts four minutes later when Linus Hogberg played the puck across to Mikael Ruohomaa who applied a simple finish in front of the net Late in the first, Lulea were back in the match when Mathias Brome's shot found a way through Lars Johansson who did not cover himself in glory after some key saves earlier in the period The two-goal advantage was restored in the second period when Max Westergard fired into the net on the rebound only for the lead to be snuffed out quickly David Granberg took advantage of some sloppy play from Frolunda inside their defensive zone to score, then two minutes later Isac Hedqvist was in the right place to tuck home an equaliser But Frolunda regrouped ahead of the third period, and only 01:32 into it found themselves back in front following an accurate slap shot from Arttu Ruotsalainen found the back of the net Five minutes from time, the win was secured after Ruotsalainen did well to keep the Frolunda attack moving before setting up Linus Weissbach Game four of the series will also be at the Scandinavium tomorrow evening After back-to-back defeats in Gavle, Skelleftea returned to home ice in style on Tuesday with a 5-1 win over Brynas to cut the regular season champions' lead in their Semi-Final series to 2-1 Jonathan Davidsson set the mood for the evening by rifling Skelleftea ahead in just the second minute The home side didn't look back - Max Lindholm put them 2-0 up inside five minutes, before Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Par Lindholm added a further two unanswered goals in the second Brandsegg-Nygard added his second of the match to make it 5-0 early in the final period, before Brynas finally got on the board with six minutes to play when Oskar Lindblom deflected the puck in Skelleftea will be hoping for a similar display when they host game four 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The 2025 Swedish Hockey League Playoffs quarterfinals are about to begin and for FloHockey subscribers in the United States many games will be available with English commentary live and on demand on FloHockey throughout the postseason It all starts Thursday with Malmö Redhawks meeting regular-season champion Brynäs IF in Game 1 of their series Thursday Select games will be available daily throughout the postseason Here is the schedule for the remainder of the FloHockey broadcast schedule for the league quarterfinals to date The following games are currently scheduled to be broadcast with English commentary on FloHockey in the United States FloHockey is the exclusive streaming home in the United States for the SHL Playoffs American Subscribers have access to all scheduled games live and on demand Stay tuned to the full broadcast schedule here for updates and additions as they become available FloHockey is the streaming home to some of the best hockey leagues in North America, including the ECHL and more. Check out the broadcast schedule to watch more hockey. Get the most important Hockey stories delivered straight to your inbox. ©2006 - Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. Another Red Wings Player Poised to Join Sweden at Worlds Assets Red Wings Could Trade For Young Scorer (DHN+) The Daily: Griffins Have Been Here Before; Crosby Joins Canada Griffins Seek Elusive Chemistry With Season on Line The Daily: Blashill Interviewing For Head Jobs; Augustine Update Red Wings Have Cap Room and Desire to Land Big Name UFA (DHN+) Players Red Wings May Consider at No. 12 (DHN+) Are Buyouts in Play for the Red Wings? (DHN+) Five Moves Red Wings Should Have Made Earlier (DHN+) Former Detroit defenseman touches off pre-game melee; Dishes out massive hit Seven times in the club’s past 11 losses, Detroit has allowed three or more goals during a single period of play two Red Wings prospects were putting that type of rampant scoring outburst on display in their favor In Game 2 of their Swedish Hockey League quarter-final series And all four goals were registered by the winners during the first 20 minutes of play Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka was a linchpin in the Skelleftea attack The player Detroit selected 17th overall in the 2023 NHL entry draft dished out three assists He drew the primary assist on the game winner by Andreas Johnson just 3:01 into the game Skellefteå wins 4-1 Axel Sandin Pellikka(1st round’23)+2 3 Assists 3 SOG 1 Hit 18:08 TOIMichael Brandsegg-Nygård (1st round’24)1 Goal 2 PIM 1 SOG +1 2 Hits 13:16 TOI Huge game for the kids. Impressive bounce back by Skellefteå. Series tied at 1. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/6KTWAo9mzc — Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) March 23, 2025 Sandin Pellikka was setting an SHL record for teenage defensemen by scoring 12 goals He has points in four of his past five games Among the scorers for Skelleftea was winger Michael Brandsegg Nygard The Norwegian chosen 15th overall by the Red Wings in the 2024 NHL draft made it 2-0 barely seven minutes into the game Brandsegg Nygard accounted for two hits during 13:16 of ice time In the absence of injured Skelleftea captain Jonathan Pudas, former Red Wings defenseman Luke Witkowski is playing first-pairing minutes for Skelleftea He skated a team-high 22:44 in Sunday’s win it was what Witkowski did while on the ice for the pre-game warm-up that everyone was talking about after the game The former Detroit tough guy touched off a pre-game scuffle after shooting pucks at Farjestad goalie Anders Lindback and other Farjestad players Witkowski also got involved in a verbal exchange with Lindback Luke Witkowski efter perfekta proppen: "that's why they signed me" pic.twitter.com/UwSV8RXAjc — TV4 Hockey (@TV4_Hockey) January 4, 2025 “I asked how his family was doing and how everything was going at home,” Witkowski told Swedish website Aftonbladet Witkowski and other members of the Skelleftea club were insisting his actions were in retaliation to Farjestad shooting pucks at Skelleftea goalie Linus Soderstrom prior to Game 1 of the series Farjestad were 6-2 winners in that contest “That shouldn’t happen,” Witkowski said “Then you have to do something about it.” Skelleftea coach Pierre Johnsson commended the former Detroit player for his response “What I know is that during the last game they shot pucks at our goalie when he was going out and of course we were prepared for it to happen again,” Johnsson said “Then we stood up for each other and handled it calmly and nicely They try to do their thing and we try to do our thing.” Game 3 in the best-of-seven series will be going on Tuesday Red Wings Coach Calls Out Underachieving Team Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email who were full of confidence going into another match at Skellefteå Kraft Arena But after just over seven minutes it was clear Brynas had put that blip behind them, going ahead when Charles-Edouard D'Astous finished off a flowing team move which began behind their own goal The second arrived within the final six minutes of the opener - this time the possession was won behind the Skelleftea pipes, and Jack Kopacka was on hand to steer the puck home As dominant as the visitors were in the first period Skelleftea were even more so in the second A shot on the turn from Par Lindholm deceived the visiting defence and halved the deficit in the fifth minute another break between periods saw the momentum swing back once more Just over a minute into the third, Kopacka's pass intended for Johan Larsson was deflected in off a Skelleftea stick to tie things up once more but he would not leave without getting himself on the scoresheet After near misses from both teams, Larsson settled the match with just over five minutes remaining, wrapping around from behind the net and squeezing the puck past Linus Soderstrom The Gavle side will have three chances to complete the series win Follow the SHL Playoffs on Flashscore. 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On Wednesday this week, the shareholders of the battery company Northvolt voted for the company to continue its operations. That is reported by Radio Sweden. The Swedish battery company faces significant financial difficulties and has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the US to access new funding.  Radio Sweden reports that the company will now have eight months to improve the economic situation to avoid liquidation in the next general meeting "This entails that the operations in both Skellefteå and Västerås can continue," says Anders Oscarsson to the broadcaster about the shareholders’ decision in the northern Swedish city of Skellefteå and has around 5,000 employees in Sweden The company has also launched plans for factories abroad Swedish SVT writes that the company expects to complete the reconstruction in the US during the first quarter of this year High North News is not responsible for the content or opinions expressed on external web pages Editor in Chief:Trine Jonassen E-mail High North News Editor/Commentator: Arne O. HolmTel: (+47) 905 29 472 Journalist:Hilde-Gunn Bye Journalist:Astri Edvardsen Translator:Birgitte Annie Molid Martinussen Copyright © 2018 High North News. All Rights Reserved. Brandsegg-Nygard with four postseason goals for Skelleftea Skelleftea began to turn things around on Tuesday Playing for the first time on home ice in this best-of-seven series defending champion Skelleftea put a 5-1 spanking on Brynas Skellefteå wins 5-1 (2-1 Brynäs)Axel Sandin Pellikka(1st round’23)+3 2 SOG 19:47 TOIMichael Brandsegg-Nygård (1st round’24)2 Goals +1 2 Hits 2 SOG 14:08 TOIBrilliant performance from MBN, scoring 2 very different goals. ASP quietly effective+good puck movement.#LGRW Goals pic.twitter.com/QQrcHKvR9P — Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) April 8, 2025 The big Norwegian winger that Detroit was selecting 15th overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft scored twice Brandsegg-Nygard now has four goals in nine playoff games During 42 regular-season games for Skelleftea this season the 19-year-old forwardOscar Lindberg was good for five goals Clearly, as the games have gotten bigger, the 6-foot-1, 198-pound Brandsegg-Nygard is raising his level of play He began the playoffs on Skelleftea’s fourth line That’s where he was skating for the majority of the regular season Brandsegg-Nygard was skating on the right wing of Skelleftea’s top line alongside Rickard Hugg and Oscar Lindberg Brandsegg-Nygard’s first goal of the game was a power-play tally He’s tied for third among goal scorers in the SHL playoffs. Leading the way with eight goals is former Grand Rapids Griffins forward Pontus Andreasson of Lulea For første gang skårer Michael Brandsegg-Nygård 2 mål for ⁦@skelleftea_aik⁩ i SHL. Har nå 4 mål på 9 kamper i sluttspillet. Og om 32 dager starter VM for Norges del. #2hockey pic.twitter.com/vralkpyLoN — Tor Hagenborg (@torha123) April 8, 2025 The first Norwegian player ever chosen in the first round of an NHL entry draft the Red Wings sought for Brandsegg-Nygard to stay in North America and play with the AHL Griffins this season he made the choice to play in the SHL with Skelleftea “They said they would like to have me in the AHL and Grand Rapids,” Brandsegg-Nygard said of the Red Wings during the Hockeyprat podcast it felt better to play in the SHL and instead come back (to North America) next year.” Red Wings Kane Would be Deserving Masterton Winner Canadiens Close the Deal After Red Wings Couldn’t Thank you for downloading this report! You can view it at the link below:View PDFIf you can not access the report, please contact ariana.lynn@thefastmode.com Get updates and alertsdelivered to your inbox #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc {\n background: #fff;\n box-sizing: border-box;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%);\n height: auto;\n margin: 0;\n min-width: 100%;\n overflow: hidden;\n padding: 24px 115px;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc .inner-container {\n opacity: 1;\n transition: opacity 0.318s ease-in;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container .text-container Skellefteå sits sixth in the standings but with seven games left in the regular season a playoff spot is not yet secured – a log-jam of four teams between them means Skellefteå is only four points ahead of 10th place states that the club is in pursuit of a couple of Swedish defensemen who currently play in Switzerland’s National League – Andreas Borgman of Fribourg-Gottéron and Emil Djuse of the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers hails from Stockholm and originally turned pro with Timrå IK He has also played in the SHL for HV71 and Frölunda HC in Finland for Ässät Pori and is now in his second season in Switzerland Borgman played in North America from 2017 to 2022 in the organizations of the Toronto Maple Leafs He played 47 NHL games for Toronto in 2017-18 and seven more for Tampa Bay in 2021 recording 13 points and 32 penalty minutes in total He also went to the training camp of the St To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so.Djuse comes from Östersund and has played professionally in Sweden for Södertälje SK and a previous three-year term with Skellefteå from 2016 to 2019 Djuse spent the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season in North America in the Dallas and Florida Panthers organizations but only played in the AHL He then spent one season in the KHL for Spartak Moscow and has played in Rapperswil-Jona ever since Skellefteå still has veteran defenseman and team captain Jonathan Pudas signed through 2029 19-year-old Montreal Canadiens defense prospect Rasmus Bergqvist which will see him remain with the club through 2027 That is how the Knicks stole the first game of their second-round series Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds after the Thunder opted to quickly foul repeatedly with a lead down the stretch The Celtics shoot 15-of-60 from long range becoming the first team in postseason history to take 60 3s and setting a playoff record with 45 misses Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the LA Galaxy’s latest loss which still leaves them winless this MLS season What is going on with the Galaxy and who is to blame for their abysmal form Christian and Alexis then bring on Professional Referee Organization referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols to chat why they became refs and how VAR helps or hurts their jobs Christian and Alexis then react to the latest news around soccer in another edition of Rápido Reactions including Harry Kane’s first trophy Trent Alexander-Arnold’s awkward goodbye & EA FC’s newest cover athlete GMs around the league face the media and a Turbo Mode weekend recap Start your week off right here at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast Here's what to know for the second-round matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets The Golden State Warriors aren't used to being underdogs — but they are against the Wolves Trent Alexander-Arnold said he'll always be a Liverpool fan in a video announcing his decision The Warriors successfully avoided blowing another 3-1 series lead on Sunday night smart money has Rodgers and the Steelers getting something done just before the June full-squad minicamp with one of the worst collective batting averages in the league The top-ranked golfer in the world held a 10-shot lead briefly on Sunday while wrapping up a dominant week in Texas But what hasn't been decided is who advances to stay alive in the race for the NBA championship The Clippers star posted 7 points on 2-of-8 shooting He has now lost a Game 7 with four different teams Skanska has signed a contract with Skellefteå Municipality to build the bridge Karlgårdsbron over the Skellefte River in Skellefteå which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska Sweden in the second quarter of 2025 The existing agreement between the parties for the planning and calculation phase is now supplemented with a contract for the production phase that includes bridge installation as well as superstructure earthworks will be carried out for new pedestrian and cycle paths Karlgårdsbron will be a suspension bridge approximately 400 meters long with wooden trusses and the bridge deck consists of a cross-tensioned wooden slab divided into a total of 10 spans The bridge will become Sweden's longest wooden bridge The bridge over the Skellefte River will be an important link connecting the city's various districts Construction will start immediately and the project is expected to be completed in November 2027 This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com but for a lesser-explored winter wonderland head to northern Sweden’s mystic Västerbotten county instead While Lapland’s unique charm continues to draw more and more visitors in search of Santa Claus each year look to Finland’s friendly and fascinating neighbour Sweden for your next sub-zero escape Västerbotten county in the country’s subarctic north offers a quieter winter adventure The northern county of Västerbotten stretches from the Norwegian border in the west to the Gulf of Bothnia in the east with its northmost section forming part of the Swedish Lapland are both around an hour’s flight from Sweden’s capital Stockholm — providing easy access to northern Sweden’s vast wilderness of icy lakes was previously named the European Capital of Culture in 2014 and remains a cultural hotspot for visitors with a number of highly regarded museums and Sami Week — an annual celebration of Sweden's Indigenous population is a modern gateway to the snowy subarctic and a hub for outdoor activities including cross-country skiing and ice skating In the village of Svansele, just under an hour’s drive from Skellefteå, Horses of Taiga offers an extraordinary experience — horse-riding through the ethereal taiga forest the taiga forest is only found in the subarctic distinguished by its types of conifer trees that are adapted to long The Icelandic horses at Horses of Taiga are well-accustomed to the cold climate providing a relaxed trek through the thick snow that carpets the forest Icelandic horses are small —almost pony-sized — and have a gentle and patient nature there’s a chance you may even spy reindeer or moose through the trees Tours from 1.5 hours to five days are available and group sizes are limited to a maximum of five people to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment The small Icelandic horses are well-accustomed to the cold climate of the subarctic.Photograph by Rianne Kindt2. Ride a snowmobile over a frozen riverJust down the road from Horses of Taiga, Svansele Wilderness Centre offers guided snowmobile tours into the forest surrounding Svansele — a river valley where the Malån and Skellefteå Rivers meet Here you can slalom through the trees and then speed along the snow-covered frozen water After your adrenaline-fuelled snowmobile adventure head back to the centre’s rustic wooden hut for a feast of locally sourced reindeer and moose meat fish and potatoes cooked over the huge indoor fire and hear stories of the centre’s original owner and founder Thorbjörn Holmlund — affectionally known as ‘the moose man’ also offers guided tours where you can learn how to capture the Northern Lights on camera At the end of a chilly day in the snow, Skellefteå’s Wood Hotel By Elite provides a warm welcome One of the tallest timber buildings in the world — built from 12,000 cubic metres of locally sourced wood — the hotel is bright and modern and its cosy Scandi-style rooms have large windows overlooking the city the building uses an innovative ‘smart’ energy system which detects the number of people inside to adapt the electricity and heating/cooling needs Dine at one of the three on-site restaurants — such as Asian-fusion Miss Voon — before making your way up to the luxurious spa on the top floor of the hotel While you’re relaxing in the outdoor hot tub you may even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights where you can stop for fika (a traditional coffee and cake break) As well as offering a range of local beers and wines the bar serves cocktails made with Swedish-produced spirits and mixers a smooth combination of Hernö Slow Sloe Gin shaken with blackcurrant and red and rosé vermouth With a large student population, thanks to Umeå University, Umeå is home to a number of fun art galleries and museums. One of the must-dos for music fans is the quirky Guitars – The Museum run by twin brothers Samuel and Michael Åhdén Their passion for guitars started in the mid-1960s and now they proudly display their collection of hundreds of vintage and rare guitars on the top floor of the Umeå Folkets Hus in the city centre The museum also has a bar and regularly hosts live music performances If art is more your thing, Umeå’s modern art museum, Bildmuseet, will strike a chord. There are seven floors to explore, as well as sweeping views over the Umeälven River through the contemporary building’s huge windows. A 4-0 win in game five was perhaps the most decisive as it was the only one of the six to be won by the away side on the night But the job was completed back at Husqvarna Garden, beginning with Oskar Stal-Lyrenas' opening goal inside the first five minutes One became two early in period two courtesy of Oscar Fisker Molgaard, before the fans in Jonkoping could all but taste victory at 04:41 in the second when Jonathan Ang made it 3-0 on a powerplay Those fans were in for a nervy third period, though, as Sampo Ranta got Modo on the board, before Samuel Vigneault made it 3-2 in the final minute But that was too little too late for the side from Ornskoldsvik whose two-season stay in the SHL comes to an end In the Playoffs, Frolunda have taken a 2-1 lead over Timra but they needed a full 38 minutes and five seconds of overtime to do so in game three Timra failed to take advantage of three powerplays in a scoreless first period, before eventually breaking through when the teams were even, three minutes into the second, through Erik Walterholm The Gothenburg side were struggling to keep their discipline but that did not stop Max Friburg equalising five minutes later But Friburg was soon at fault for a delay of game, giving Emil Pettersson the chance to put Timra ahead again on a powerplay, before they went 3-1 up thanks to Magnus Paajarvi while shorthanded before the period was up Frolunda dug deep and got themselves back into the match late on courtesy of Arttu Ruotsalainen and then with just six seconds remaining to force overtime 20 minutes was not enough to find a winner, and it looked as if 40 wouldn't be either, until 38:05 in overtime, when Isac Born scored his second of the series to win the match 4-3 Timra will be looking to bounce back on Thursday After a 6-2 loss in the first match before hitting back with a 4-1 win two nights ago, Skelleftea have gone ahead in their series with Farjestad for the first time by taking game three 4-2 at home It was the visitors, however, who raced into an early lead through Michael Lindqvist But the game turned five minutes into the second period - down a man after Andreas Johnsson was penalised for charging, Skelleftea scored a shorthanded goal when Martins Dzierkals set up Par Lindholm Eight minutes later, the home side were in front when Jonathan Davidsson grabbed his first goal of the series Skelleftea roles were reversed when Lindholm picked up an assist for Dzierkals to score and give the hosts some breathing space Yet that lasted only five minutes when Linus Johansson struck for Farjestad to reduce the deficit, but their empty net gamble did not pay off - Rickard Hugg sealed the 4-2 win with an empty-netter The Skellefteå Kraft Arena will also host game four on Thursday You don't have permission to access the page you requested. 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Senaste nyttEnglishInnehåll Housing crisis in reverse: Skellefteå's vacancies at record high The number of vacant apartments in Skellefteå is reaching new record levels.As of last week there were 247 listings with the city’s major housing companies – many of them from Skebo.Here’s where the apartments are located.Here are the four locations where Skebo has the most empty apartments Skellefteå's housing market faced a crisis due to a shortage of apartments we reported intense competition: up to 300 people applied when Skebo listed an older apartment demand dropped sharply after Northvolt halted its factory expansion and began laying off staff 247 apartments are available for rent across Skellefteå municipality with 90 listings – almost all in newly built developments Some apartments are empty and ready for immediate move-in The largest number of move-outs is at Getberget a development completed last summer that quickly filled up There are currently 32 available apartments in the three green buildings Skebo’s next largest area for vacancies is Bureå where a new development was built next to the health centre Seventeen apartments are now available there The newly built area near the school in Kåge has also seen tenants moving out Skebo also has new developments in Byske and Burträsk Seven apartments are available in Byske and five in Burträsk Here are the four locations where Skebo has the most empty apartments bottom right: Byske (7 apartments).Foto: Yvonne RönngrenSkebo’s newly built developments in the city centre are doing better there are only three vacancies despite it being a large building with many apartments and the major complex on the Frigg and Balder plots currently has no vacancies at all says the impact of the developments at Northvolt is clear – After the first round of lay-offs last autumn and the decision on how many would stay on – each time When many apartments are suddenly released onto the market but that’s not something Skebo tracks in its statistics is that the apartments most at risk of remaining vacant long term are in new developments Kåge (9 apartments).Foto: Yvonne Rönngren/Sveafastigheter– Demand has been mediocre and so far about half of the apartments have been booked and Catarina notes that the relatively low rents may have helped – We received government investment support for these apartments which means the rent is lower than it would have been otherwise A one-bedroom apartment of 40 square metres costs 6,600 kronor per month – without the support the rent would have been over 8,000 kronor The two brown newly built houses in central Moröhöjden have done better – there are four vacant apartments there Sveafastigheter also owns a group of slightly older buildings on Byalagsgatan in northern Kåge Arkadia Bostad has the following vacancies: From left Falkträsket (9 apartments).Foto: Yvonne RönngrenSpeaking of Kåge there is also the Brännsvedjan residential area The new builds at Västra Erikslid have so far fared well which owns the brown buildings on Fru Lovisa’s Gata Neobo has 8 vacancies in its properties in Västra Erikslid.Foto: Yvonne RönngrenFinally which owns newly built houses on Strandvägen in Bureå – There has been a clear wave of terminations in connection with Northvolt’s cutbacks We expect to have an increased vacancy rate until a new normal settles in property manager at TidX.Foto: Skebo/Sveabostäder/TidXSo what can a housing company do to prevent vacancies The question is answered by Anna Ersson at Skebo: – Not much can be done about the rent levels as there are regulations that must be followed The rent for new builds has to cover construction costs and provide a market return Now that we raised the rent in the older stock by 5 percent which means tenants can retain their queue time when they take an apartment The number of vacant apartments in Skellefteå is reaching new record levels there were 247 listings with the city’s major housing companies – many of them from Skebo The giga factory Northvolt Ett in January 2024 about 3000 people work at the factory in Skellefteå in Northern Sweden 300 of these could lose their jobs after Northvolt's announced downsizing Battery producer Northvolt has had to implement drastic measures due to its financial situation layoffs and the closure of parts of the factory in Northern Sweden Les på norsk. The battery company Northvolt has announced redundancies and will close part of the factory in Skellefteå in northern Sweden This is revealed in a press release from the company this week Northvolt refers to the new strategic review that has been carried out due to the company's difficult financial situation the company is implementing drastic measures to deal with its financial problems and to stake out the way forward.  The background for the review concerns, among other things, production disruptions, production that has not gone as planned, and billions in losses, reports national radio broadcaster Sveriges Radio.  we are having to take some tough actions for the purpose of securing the foundations of Northvolt’s operations to improve our financial stability and strengthen our operational performance," comments Peter Carlsson "While conditions at this time are challenging there remains no question that the global transition towards electrification — and the long-term outlook for cell manufacturers including Northvolt — is strong," says CEO Peter Carlsson of Northvolt Northvolt Ett is the company's giga factory for the production of lithium-ion batteries in the Northern Swedish town of Skellefteå and one of the measures the company will now implement is to close down parts of the factory until further notice The operations at the part in question include cathode active material production for batteries About 300 people are employed at the impacted part of the factory "The cost-saving mechanisms necessary for Northvolt to meet its core objective of focussing on large-scale cell manufacturing will regrettably include some difficult decisions on the size of our workforce to match the needs of a reduced scale of operations," reads the press release Northvolt does not reveal how many will be affected by the closing the company writes that no final decisions have been made on the precise nature of the downsizing "We remain in constructive discussions with the unions and will ensure that every effort is made to minimize the need for redundancies." In connection with the news from Northvolt questions have been asked about whether the Swedish state will step in to help Northvolt Speaking to the Swedish news agency TT (reproduced by Dagens industri) Sweden's Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) says that this is not relevant at the present time The Swedish state has not lent anything to the battery manufacturer she says there are many state-issued loan guarantees via the Swedish National Debt Office the money the public has contributed via various authorities is about SEK 600 million via Industriklivet and others "There has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks about the state's interference and how much of the taxpayers' money is at stake. That there is [talk about, ed.note.] many billions at stake. But this is not the case," says Svantesson in an interview with TT, reproduced by, among others, Dagens industri. According to economic reporter Victor Jensen in Sveriges Radio it was expected that Northvolt would do something due to the financial problems and the restructuring that is now taking place "You simply look more closely at what to go for and where you want to put the money it has been said that the focus going forward will be on large-scale production of batteries for vehicles there have also been some other side businesses It was expected that a change would be made as the company has financial problems." the company has operations in several other places in Sweden A number of companies including Bosch and Mercedes Benz have reportedly paid visits to Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå but a private jet belonging to Bosch subsidiary Scintilla is said to have parked at a nearby airport on Friday Swedish news outlet Norran quoted an anonymous Northvolt employee who said the company’s management stated a “very interesting player” had made a confidential visit to the battery factory on Friday last week Norran reports that the private jet was parked at Skellefteå airport on Friday from 9:17 a.m and sources claim that representatives of Mercedes-Benz visited the factory on the same day Both companies have headquarters in Stuttgart Northvolt has not confirmed any of the rumours with Northvolt’s head of communications stating: “Generally it’s not something we discuss publicly.” Bosch’s Nordic head of communications also told Norran: “We request your understanding that we generally do not disclose specifics regarding past present or future flights.” A Mercedes-Benz Group spokesperson added: “The speculation that we are interested in buying Northvolt is without merit.” Bosch itself ruled out getting involved in battery production in 2018 the supplier wants to manufacture parts of the system technology for battery factories the market has developed significantly since then and other managers are now in charge of the Bosch Board of Management Mercedes-Benz also owns a stake in battery firm Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a competitor of Northvolt. In February, Mercedes-Benz launched the new Mercedes CLA with a high-end lithium battery that Norran reports is “the precise type Northvolt manufactures.” While Northvolt produces prismatic cells and the Mercedes CLA uses prismatic cells Northvolt is not the only brand doing this – so this claim remains tenuous Northvolt, which filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on March 12, announced earlier this April that it is continuing operations at its factory Administrator Mikael Kubu said: “Despite major staff cutbacks it is positive that operations can continue to some extent which is likely crucial for selling the business In November 2024, the company filed for bankruptcy protection under US insolvency law and CEO Peter Carlsson resigned the Swedish factory fell short of production targets leading to a drop in planned sales as well as the cancellation of a billion-euro order by shareholder BMW in the summer of 2024 The company also struggled to attract further finance from investors forcing the company to sell off some of its subsidiaries including its module production unit to customer Scania Northvolt continues to operate in Germany with construction beginning on a federally subsidised Northvolt Drei battery factory in March. Its German division is still not part of any bankruptcy proceedings although there is a risk that it could be affected by the ongoing insolvency norran.se I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Pinguins Bremerhaven will clash with Skellefteå AIK in the Round of 16 as the two teams battle it out for a place in the Quarter-Finals across two back-to-back games This match-up promises an intriguing clash between two well-prepared and familiar teams both eager to progress further on their quest for the European Trophy Both teams delivered strong performances in the Regular Season, with Pinguins Bremerhaven finishing in 11th place, while Skellefteå AIK climbed even higher to secure 6th.  They concluded the Regular Season with their close overtime loss to Skellefteå making this Playoff rematch even more thrilling demonstrating consistency and strength across the six-game first phase of Europe's biggest club ice hockey competition as the teams recently met in their final Regular Season battle on Game Day 6 gaining the upper hand and leaving Bremerhaven scrambling to stay in the game as their ticket to the Playoffs was still uncertain Bremerhaven’s persistence shined through late in the third period when they finally levelled the score netting two goals to push the game into overtime Skellefteå capitalised on an extra-man advantage to secure victory illustrating how tightly matched and unpredictable these teams can be The Swedes had the upper hand throughout large portions of the game mainly outplaying the Germans in shots taken on goal and physicality while Bremerhaven had the upper hand in shots blocked (racking up a huge 20-6 advantage) and face-off wins Home team Bremerhaven were also plagued with bad discipline as they took more than seven penalties in this heated duel with Playoffs qualification on the line for them Both teams have shown resilience and skill in reaching the Playoffs, each facing their ups and downs but proving themselves worthy contenders. With everything on the line in this Round of 16 battle, we can look forward to an intense and closely contested showdown. Senaste nyttEnglishInnehåll Life after Northvolt: Swedish or not I’m ready for the challenge In Skellefteå's competitive job market ex-Northvolter Ben Hebbourn discovers the frustrating paradox of Swedish workplaces: everyone demands language fluency on paper then immediately switches to English in person and one promising interview exposes the absurd gap between recruitment theory and workplace reality.Ben Hebbourn This week is a fresh start in every sense of the word The weekend was a welcome two-day break from constantly thinking about Northvolt and shifting my mindset to not care about the factory I still care deeply about the people working there It's just that because I'm no longer on the journey I wake up at 06:30 to get the kids off to school and then have a bike ride Then it is time to open the laptop and get busy looking for that new opportunity the search stretches from Sundsvall to Luleå Taking a job away from Skellefteå is not the ideal option We are settled in Skellefteå and I don't want to uproot what we have built here I have been learning and for the most part can read write and speak Swedish but not to a high standard I have not taken any formal training and my learning has been purely self-driven I also switched all my social media posts to Swedish I hope that this can show anyone who looks at my various profiles that I can speak some Swedish In the roles I had before Northvolt we spoke Swedish but it was not seen as a barrier to switch to English.  "My first response to a job application via a job agency is an immediate rejection stating that I must have Swedish even though they haven't even spoken to me."Foto: Donna RichmondI feel that in one way the demand for Swedish is not really as important as perceived The issue is getting over that wall and convincing people it can work As an example my first response to a job application via a job agency is an immediate rejection stating that I must have Swedish even though they haven't even spoken to me Through an old colleague I have got an interview Earlier in the week I had a message from them giving me a heads-up that a position was becoming available I did so in Swedish and got the reply in English A perfect example of my previous observations I am able to take the majority of it in Swedish and if I get the job I can start straight away more people in recruitment taking a chance and not making assumptions from what is on paper And here lies the final thought for the week The job hunt so far has emphasised that many employers focus more on my ability to perform it in Swedish than anything else This means that I should adjust my sights a little get the Swedish to a higher level and build up again I have no doubts in my abilities to make that work The issue here is recruiters see the CV and think I am not suitable for the job or am over qualified etc.  In Skellefteå's competitive job market ex-Northvolter Ben Hebbourn discovers the frustrating paradox of Swedish workplaces: everyone demands language fluency on paper and one promising interview exposes the absurd gap between recruitment theory and workplace reality Pinguins Bremerhaven welcomed Skellefteå AIK to the Eisarena Bremerhaven to open their Playoffs campaign of the 2024/25 Champions Hockey League Season Both teams impressed in the Regular Season leaving Skellefteå with deep wounds and in need of a strong comeback next week By the end of the second period, the score remained unchanged, with Bremerhaven forced into a defensive stance and successfully keeping Skellefteå off the scoreboard. Much of the credit went to Bremerhaven’s netminder, Maximilian Franzreb who held strong and maintained the shutout In the third period, Bremerhaven added one more goal. Nino Kinder found himself on a shorthanded breakaway and sent the puck into the net, extending the lead to 5-0. Skellefteå continued to press and even earned a penalty shot, but Franzreb blocked it once again Bremerhaven celebrated a dominant 5-0 victory putting them in an excellent position for the Return Game of their Round of 16 match-up next week Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information where unpaid bills and scrapped projects threaten the livelihoods of suppliers and wage earners alike home to the factory — in response to a deepening cash crunch The 31-year-old defenseman has agreed to a three-year contract with the SHL team Monika Majer / RvS.Media Emil Djuse's name has been mentioned in connection with Skellefteå AIK since the beginning of the year "Norran" reported that the two parties had agreed to terms and that the defender would indeed move back to Sweden Djuse used to play for Skellefteå AIK from 2016 to 2019 and is thus already familiar with the organization. For the past four seasons, the Swede has been part of the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers' organization he recorded seven assists in 21 regular-season games Government rules out bailout for key project in European green industrial transition as job cuts announced Its work had huge significance for Sweden and the world The arrival of the battery manufacturer was not only supposed to be a flagship project for Sweden’s “green industrial revolution” but hailed as Europe’s big hope against dependence on oil and imported batteries from China Since its foundation in 2016 to build “the world’s greenest battery” Northvolt’s rapid rise has attracted billions of dollars of investment and orders from the world’s biggest car companies including Volkswagen Rumours swirl of potential imminent bankruptcy and even Chinese sabotage – both dismissed by Northvolt as “speculation” police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man at the factory amid suspicions that workplace violationsmay have led to his death is said to be one of deep concern as they await redundancy details while workers hired from outside Sweden are faced with the prospect of having to leave the country the chief security officer for the union IF Metall said at the Northvolt Labs research and development campus in Västerås where 400 jobs are to be cut: “Of course people are worried We see that people don’t know if they will be affected or not.” generally Northvolt had been a good workplace And the alleged workplace death in Skellefteå was “unacceptable” The company has said it is in contact with prosecutors and police and told Swedish broadcaster SVT it was refraining “from commenting on the ongoing preliminary investigation” Northvolt’s research and development facility in Västerås is to cut 400 jobs Photograph: Helena Soderpalm/ReutersThe Swedish government has ruled out a bailout for Northvolt but the company’s fate threatens to be a political problem for Sweden and the EU has said the Swedish government was “working actively” to help Northvolt continue operations and following developments closely but it would not be appropriate for the state to step in with taxpayer loans or as a partner has said the government was helping to find new backers and ownership models which he said they had discussed with Germany which has also ruled out a financial lifeline for the firm a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations thinktank (ECFR) said the company’s management had “overpromised and underdelivered” adding that its future was on a knife-edge “Now it is an open issue if Northvolt will survive,” he said If owners and lenders can agree on financing for the near future it might still be possible to save the core business.” Engström warned that if Northvolt were to collapse, the repercussions would be far from a domestic headache. “It would certainly be a political problem for the Swedish and German governments as well as for the European Commission who all have supported the company’s plans,” he said He said any collapse would not be a failure for green industrial policy but rather an indication of the difficulty of large-scale battery cell production which – unlike iron and steelmining – Sweden did not have a history of experience in critics suggest the crisis at Northvolt is a “harsh awakening” for Sweden’s green transition plans and the EU’s green deal Free daily newsletterGet set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning “Northvolt has more than 60bn kronor (£4bn) in debt and can’t ramp up its production,” said Christian Sandström an associate professor and a columnist for the business paper Affärsvärlden “Any new funds will only go to creditors at this point The only way to resolve this is via bankruptcy.” It did not bode well for the multitude of green businesses that had opened in the north of Sweden in recent years “Handing out cheap government money to capitalists who say they will save the world by setting up factories in the rural north where there’s a lack of skilled labour – maybe it wasn’t such a great idea after all.” The Swedish government recently announced the launch of a “green acceleration office” and proposals to shorten the time it took for businesses to get a permit “Sweden has enormous potential in the climate transition,” said Kristersson But some have accused the government of naivety a PhD student at Lund University’s environmental and energy systems studies department said: “Everyone likes the idea of a slick startup with a charismatic CEO and fancy PowerPoints revolutionising a sector largest-in-Europe plant it will require lots of workers who need to be coordinated lots of construction that needs to be done in a safe manner and skills and technology that need to be developed but there were issues in the Swedish labour market for large-scale projects like Northvolt and problems with subcontractors and machines he said: “What policymakers need to understand is that the Swedish labour market model is in a bad state due to loopholes and excessive subcontracting which undermines Sweden’s ability to build large and advanced industrial projects.” Northvolt’s communication and public affairs director for the Nordics said: “We are focusing all energy and investments into our core business – large-scale manufacturing of battery cells Success in the ramp-up of production at our factory Northvolt Ett in northern Sweden is critical for delivering to our customers and enabling sustainable business operations Recent production records at Northvolt Ett show that we are on the right path.” he added: “It’s no secret that we are involved in a financing round We hope we will be able to share more information as soon as possible.” was “taking what we believe are the necessary measures to maintain our position as the leading homegrown cell manufacturer in Europe” and was “committed to its founding intention of establishing a European industrial base for battery production” Farjestad conceded three penalties in the first period, and each time the home side took advantage with powerplay goals courtesy of Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Par Lindholm and Max Lindholm The second period was a better one for the visitors, although it took them until the final minute to break through, as Axel Bergkvist made it 3-1 But the Black & Yellows did not let it get to them and they needed less than three minutes to restore the three-goal cushion through Oskar Vuollet Though Joackim Nygard made it 4-2, once again ill-discipline cost the Karlstad club - Viktor Lodin received a game misconduct penalty for cross-checking, allowing Vuollet and Anton Heikkinen to capitalise Skelleftea have the chance to seal their Quarter-Final place on Saturday at Löfbergs Arena in game five The series between Timra and Frolunda is guaranteed to go to at least game six after the former secured a crucial 2-1 victory on home ice to level matters at two wins apiece An overtime loss at the SCA Arena in game three meant Timra had to win or give the Gothenburg club the chance to wrap up the series at the Scandinavium in game five The first period was scoreless and powerplay-free but the match came to life six minutes into the second period when the home side were awarded a penalty shot Magnus Paajarvi held his nerve to beat Tobias Normann and break the deadlock Timra seemed to be edging to the tightest of victories, until midway through the final period - Paajarvi was the guilty man this time, penalised for holding, and Arttu Ruotsalainen found an equaliser for Frolunda on the powerplay Another overtime period between these two looked to be on the cards until three minutes left when it was Timra's turn to have the man advantage - and take advantage - Emil Pettersson fired home what could be a pivotal goal in their season Game five in Gothenburg is also set for Saturday Hundreds of documents from within the company, as well as from the Work Environment Authorities and the Police highlight several safety risks and accidents in Northvolt’s facilities, an investigation by Dagens Nyheter reveals The Swedish battery giant’s ambition is to be the world’s greenest battery manufacturer and it operates a large-scale battery production factory with over 3500 employees in Northern Swedish town Skellefteå the Skellefteå factory is simultaneously under construction to reach its full capacity The investigation shows that several safety hazards have occurred and that employees have voiced concerns about their safety 26 employees have been severely injured at the facilities of the company that specialises in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries primarily for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage solutions getting chemicals in the eyes or on the body and employees inhaling dangerous gas or smoke Sources from within the company describe to DN different types of safety hazards parts of the production temporarily being shut down to prevent injuries and inadequate risk assessments being done One of the reported deaths occurred in November 2023 because a 25-year-old employee was not wearing fire resistant clothing while conducting maintenance on a machine that exploded The employee later died at the hospital as a result of burn injuries Northvolt’s internal risk assessment indicated no risk of explosion although employees had previously requested appropriate protective clothing due to concerns about potential fires The Swedish Work Environment Authority investigated the fatal accident and decided to report Northvolt for prosecution the work authority has repeatedly identified serious deficiencies in the work environment three people have also been found dead in their homes after shifts at Northvolt the police began investigating possible connections behind the still unexplained deaths The battery giant states that they do not believe they stand out in terms of the number of accidents compared to other construction and industrial workplaces They also say that they invest heavily in systematic work environment efforts The company acknowledges their desire for rapid growth but asserts that it never occurs at the expense of employee safety Northvolt was founded in 2016 by two former Tesla executives The company focuses on the entire battery production process from raw material sourcing to battery cell manufacturing and recycling In its ambitious pursuit to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy the company has attracted substantial investments from governments and is heavily investing in rapid growth of the business New facilities are also being planned in Sweden and abroad Published by: The Independent Barents Observer AS About us The Barents Observer follows the Code of Ethics of the Norwegian Press and the document Right and Duties of the Editor We report under full editorial independence and have no external interference Donate to our independent journalism Støtt oss via Vipps: 105 792 - Det betyr mye newstips@thebarentsobserver.com atle@thebarentsobserver.com thomas@thebarentsobserver.com☏ +47-905 73 143 denis@thebarentsobserver.com georgii@thebarentsobserver.com liza.vereykina@thebarentsobserver.com olesia@thebarentsobserver.com Privacy policy Skelleftea downed Farejestad 2-1 in double-overtime to win their best-of-seven quarterfinals matchup in six games The Skelleftea squad will play Brynas in the best-of-seven semifinals starting Thursday The Red Wings’ regular-season ends April 17 against the Toronto Maple Leafs a lengthy series probably means Sandin Pellikka won’t play with the Red Wings until next season Skellefteå wins 2-1 and they win the series. Great game from Axel Sandin Pellikka(1st round’23 for Skellefteå)And Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (1st round’24)#LGRW #skeaik pic.twitter.com/rR5lcIDscd — Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) March 31, 2025 Sandin Pellikka had a goal, six shots on goal and one hit in the deciding game against Farjestad. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (Detroit 2024 first rounder) also played well He has stepped up his game in the playoffs contributing four shots on goal and two hits in the deciding game The Red Wings’ hope is that Brandsegg-Nygard will develop into a scoring winger with an edge to his game It was Sandin Pellikka who scored the goal that tied the game 1-1 Brandsegg-Nygard drew an assist on the goal The right-winger delivered two hits and four shots on goal during 16:32 of ice time Axel Sandin Pellikka(1st round’23 for Skellefteå) GOAL🚨 great board battle win by Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (1st round’24) who picks up the secondary assist 🍏 #LGRW #skeaik pic.twitter.com/5x7akaXyax — Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) March 31, 2025 As much as the Red Wings would like to see Sandin Pellikka and Brandsegg-Nygard coming to North America there is significant benefit for the young players to compete for a championship It seems likely Sandin Pellikka, a potentially high-scoring puck mover, will be given an opportunity to make the Red Wings next season. Even if he doesn’t start with the Red Wings, he could be playing regularly in Detroit after some time in Grand Rapids. The hope is be that he could do for Detroit what Quinn Hughes does for Vancouver Rating Red Wings European Prospects Not an Exact Science (+) Hard to Find Path to Red Wings Playoff Berth The Daily: Will Red Wings Take Soo Center?; Devils Sought Sullivan The Daily: Yzerman Keeps Eye on Griffins; WMU Coach Update The resignation was reported by multiple independent sources to Dagens Nyheter (DN) and later confirmed by Northvolt's communications director Taking over as interim head of Northvolt Ett is Angéline Bilodeau a senior executive currently based at Northvolt’s North American division in Canada Bilodeau will assume the role immediately and continue until a permanent CEO is appointed by the year’s end “The position will be held until the end of the year when Northvolt will appoint a permanent CEO for Northvolt Ett,” Kataja told DN in a text message Northvolt Ett Expansion AB – which manages the expansion project – had filed for bankruptcy with the Stockholm District Court This followed the earlier suspension of the Northvolt Ett Expansion project which has been touted as a key part of Northvolt's strategy to boost production capacity at the plant in Skellefteå Northvolt clarified that the subsidiary had no direct employees and was mainly responsible for overseeing construction efforts The filing was driven by the financial difficulties facing Ett Expansion AB The expansion project had been put on hold on September 23, when Northvolt Group shifted its operational focus in Sweden. This change led to the layoffs of approximately 1,600 workers in Sweden All work on the project has been halted since then and future dealings with the subsidiary will now be managed by a bankruptcy trustee Northvolt stressed that the bankruptcy only impacts Northvolt Ett Expansion AB Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Skellefteå AIK faced the Pinguins Bremerhaven in Sweden for the Return Game of the Champions Hockey League Round of 16 After a tough First Game in which the Swedes went 5-0 down Skellefteå’s hopes of advancing to the next round were hanging by a thread This match was their final shot at redemption continued their dominant form and cruised into the Quarter-Finals with ease and confidence Jan Urbas finished off the period with a well-aimed shot from the blue line at 18:53 As the buzzer signalled the end of the opening twenty minutes Bremerhaven held a strong 9-0 aggregate lead leaving little doubt about the outcome of the two-game series Skellefteå were the more active team in the second period applying strong pressure and creating numerous scoring chances and the home team still remained scoreless in the Playoffs by the end of the period The third period saw two final goals to finish off the series. Urbas added another tally for Bremerhaven, while Oscar Lindberg finally got Skellefteå on the scoreboard with a powerplay goal as the Swedes ended their journey with a crushing 10-1 aggregate defeat and bow out of the 2024/25 Champions Hockey League season in the very first Playoffs round - just one season on from a spectacular run all the way to the CHL Final The Giga factory Northvolt Ett in January 2024 About 3000 people have been employed at the battery factory in Skellefteå 1000 people are now losing their jobs at the factories in Skellefteå 1,600 people are losing their jobs in Northvolt in Sweden The company announced a downsizing earlier this month Les på norsk. 1,600 people are losing their jobs at Northvolt in Sweden Earlier this month, the battery producer informed of an imminent downsizing and the closing of parts of its factory in Skellefteå produces lithium-ion batteries in the northern Swedish city According to Swedish SVT, the development of the project Northvolt Ett will come to a halt It was first expected that about 300 people would lose their jobs in Skellefteå The number has now been increased to 1000 employees at this factory a much larger reduction in personnel than the 300 there was talk of just a few weeks ago," comments SVT's financial reporter Kristina Lagerström and Northvolt is now trying to dramatically cut costs and focus on making the production work," Lagerström adds As HNN reported, the battery producer is undergoing an extensive restructuring due to its difficult financial situation The company has stated that drastic measures will be necessary to manage the financial issues and pave the way for further investment The background for the restructuring includes production disturbances, production that has not gone as planned, and billion losses, according to Radio Sweden. will also lose their jobs at Northvolt in Västerås and Stockholm High North News will follow up on the matter the company responsible only for expanding the Northvolt Ett battery cell factory in Skellefteå All work on the expansion project has already been suspended Just last month, in September 2024, Northvolt decided to cancel the expansion of its Northvolt Ett battery cell factory in Skellefteå the subsidiary managing the expansion has filed an insolvency claim Northvolt released a statement underlining that the insolvency application filed with the Stockholm District Court relates only to the subsidiary Northvolt Ett Expansion AB The Swedish battery maker explained further that the insolvent company is just one of over 20 different entities within the Northvolt Group will enable the Group to concentrate its resources towards “accelerating production in large-scale cell manufacturing within the fully-built first phase of Northvolt Ett and delivering on commitments to its automotive customers.” When revealing that the plans for expanding the Swedish battery cell manufacturing plant were cancelled Northvolt Group also said it would be reducing its workforce by around 1,600 at three locations northvolt.com Move comes after weeks of uncertainty over reports of financial problems as green vehicle sector struggles The Swedish batterymaker Northvolt is to cut 1,600 jobs in response to “headwinds” blowing through the electric car industry The battery company announced redundancies across three of its sites on Monday where it is suspending the expansion of Northvolt Ett Europe’s first homegrown battery gigafactory The company, which has been seen as Europe’s most promising contender to China’s battery producers, will also cut 400 jobs in Västerås, in central Sweden, where Northvolt Labs is based, and 200 in Stockholm, home to its head office. the company’s chief executive and co-founder insisted that “overall momentum for electrification remains strong” but that “tough” decisions were needed to ensure the company’s future Northvolt’s employees have endured weeks of uncertainty over the company’s future amid reports of urgent financial problems and a halt on expenses and the company is also looking for new investment Europe’s electric vehicle sector has been struggling as consumer demand for greener vehicles struggles to increase quickly enough. Last week, industry figures showed the number of cars sold in the EU fell to 643,000 in August “While overall momentum for electrification remains strong we need to make sure that we take the right actions at the right time in response to headwinds in the automotive market We now need to focus all energy and investments into our core business,” Carlsson said “Success in the ramp-up of production at Northvolt Ett is critical for delivering to our customers and enabling sustainable business operations Recent production records at Northvolt Ett show that we are on the right path which counts Volkswagen and BMW among its customers said it would focus on scaling up operations in Skellefteå to produce battery cells with a 16GWh production capacity The Ett project was expected to provide an extra 30GWh of annual capacity All redundancies are “subject to ongoing union negotiations” The cuts are the latest in a wave of job losses sweeping the industry, including 14,000 announced by Elon Musk’s Tesla earlier this year and thousands linked to potential factory closures by Volkswagen in Germany Separately, the Swedish broadcaster SVT reported on Monday that faulty pipes at Northvolt’s factory in Skellefteå used in battery manufacturing because the facility was not built to withstand the cold Northvolt told the broadcaster that the company makes detailed risk assessments any leaks were not caused by the building’s design and emissions were handled according to permits A Northvolt spokesperson said: “The factory is built for the climate in Skellefteå The part of the building that receives NMP is not directly related to building design so leaks should not be related to the design “We have taken preventative and corrective measures to prevent and minimise any incidents undertake detailed risk and task assessments that help develop informed work instructions which all operators are trained in.” ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelThis Is How Northern Sweden Is Pushing The Limits Of 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Skellefteå the facility became one of the first zero-emission airports in the world Lindgren and his team did it by turning to fossil-free heating They also added the charging infrastructure for electric flights It didn't take long before the entire Västerbotten region began courting a reputation as a green destination, which culminated with the opening of Northvolt Ett a lithium-ion battery gigafactory built on the site of an old paper mill The facility is a highlight of an aerial tour of Skellefteå where you learn to fly at one of the only sustainable flight academies in the world The Green Flight Academy came to northern Sweden in 2021 because it had the infrastructure (you know which trains airline pilots for SAS and other regional carriers has ambitious goals of conducting up to 30 percent of the flight training in all-electric aircraft It's also using biofuels in the rest of its planes to cut back on emissions "We're training pilots as sustainably as we can — and as sustainably as we are allowed to," says Cecilia Holmlund Flying an electric plane is like taking a trip into the future The single-engine aircraft is quieter and seems to respond quicker than a conventional plane Holmlund says the academy is hoping to distinguish itself by training electric-certified pilots The flight school also feels a special responsibility toward the environment It's also pledged to buy electricity only from green sources for its operations And it has an electric bus to shuttle students from the classrooms to the hangars Sustainability in Northern Sweden sometimes seems to be done for its own sake A few hours' drive south, you'll find another way Northern Sweden is becoming sustainable. Granö Beckasin is a hotel that takes its sustainability mission seriously So seriously that its entire reason for existing is to create jobs in this small town and to prevent the local school from shutting down Authorities wanted to close the local school and send the remaining students to Vindeln Local residents thought that was a bad idea so they formed a company to start a hotel and attract more residents to the area "The whole point of living in the countryside here is not to live in the urban city," says Christopher Storm "So the idea was that there are people that would like to stay in the countryside and live here — and how do we organize infrastructure for that." The centerpiece of Granö Beckasin is its famous treehouses There's also a refurbished 17th-century farmhouse turned into an art gallery and a new restaurant under construction that's made from a recycled pavilion Storm says creating a sustainable resort has been The town's population is growing and the school is still there The Wood Hotel's general manager David Åberg the distinguishing feature is a high-rise building that is a first of its kind which may be one of the most sustainable hotels in Sweden It's built entirely of locally sourced spruce plywood that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it uses Modern construction techniques now allow architects to design wood buildings without any height limits — and so they have reduces the fire hazard that limited previous wood construction.) But the new Wood Hotel And that isn't the most remarkable thing about it is an intelligent system that recycles hot air and ensures heating cooling and ventilation are climate-neutral "The system is a big part of our sustainability story," says the Wood Hotel's general manager 205-room property that is effectively pointing the way toward a more sustainable future Robert Schmitz, the lead architect at White Arkitekter says that was the intent from the beginning: to create a landmark in the city that would be both sustainable and inspire others to consider wood as a construction material for future projects "The challenge was to reduce the amount of concrete in the structure and to basically create a climate-neutral building," he says it looks like a domino effect — the green airport But it's been more like a team effort chief executive for the municipality of Skellefteå City planners say everyone started to think seriously about sustainability years ago because it was the right thing to do "We have a really clear vision that we're going to be a sustainable place in Skellefteå," says Kristina Sundin Jonsson "Everyone in the industry and in the municipality and in the city sector has joined together for this common goal." this part of Swedish Lappland didn't set out to become a green destination And now visitors can benefit from that decision They can stay in treehouses and kayak along a river or go electric snowmobiling during the winter they may be able to fly to this remote part of Scandinavia in an electric plane powered by batteries created at Skellefteå's's gigafactory they're not just pushing the limits of sustainability; they're redefining the rules it's as if they've taken a page from a sci-fi novel and turned it into reality