UMEÅ / Stockholm. Björklöven wants to see a new suspension in the series of matches against Djurgården.
Because of Friedrich Weigel’s comment.
– It should be both ways. Linus Kronholm says: You can interpret it however you like.
The biggest talking point before the second Allsvenskan hockey semi-final between Björklöven and Djurgården was Fredric Weigel’s commentary.
Bjorkloven star missed the second half with a fracture in the first game.
– Now everyone knows what level we can expect in the remainder of the qualifiers, both in terms of decisions and notifications, said the restless Björklöven general manager on Tuesday.
New controversial duel
In fact, there was a new controversial situation in the second semi-final.
Djurgården won 4-1 and in the Björklöven camp, they wanted to see sent off for killing Liam O’Gren. This after a duel out of the game midway through the second half in which Öhgren caned Linus Cronholm.
– I haven’t seen anything. But I know the room has been talking about some sloppy situations in the goal cage. If it’s anything like what I’m thinking, it sounds like an afterthought, but I could be wrong. Olsvenskan Hockey Head Bjorn Wettergren says the room will look more at him when Sportbeldet grabs him during a game.
Björklöven coach Viktor Strahle was asked a question about the incident at the post-match press conference.
– According to the regulations, it must also be reported, says Stråhle.
Kronholm is upset
Sportbladet also asked Linus Kronholm what happened in the situation with Liam Öhgren.
– I don’t know, he got upset because he couldn’t step in and swing the stick at once. Cross-check once and back-check once, says Kronholm.
Why don’t judges take it then?
– you know what? I wonder the same thing, but that’s not my decision.
Linus Kronholm doesn’t think such situations should actually lead to suspension.
– There are hot feelings, you can’t set the level too low in the playoff. There has to be feelings, but if they are to be there, they have to be both ways. You can interpret it any way you want, Kronholm says.
“uneven level”
Coach Victor Strahle also drew more criticism from the referees after Tuesday’s loss.
– I think it’s an uneven level and hard to relate to what applies, says Stråhle and continues:
I’m not going to stand here and complain when we lose, but I stand by what you said. It’s a different level.