MODO Hockey

Barry Smith at MODO

Former Tilburg Trapper and Netherlands coach Barry Smith was announced as new MODO assistant coach along with Jan-Axel Alavaara. Smith signs one-year contract and will work with headcoach Anders Forsberg

Svartvadet’s jersey retired

MODO retired yesterday the jersey of Per Svartvadet (#39) before the game against Färjestad in Fjällräven Center. Svartvadet played 755 games for MODO and won one Swedish Championship. He retired after the 2010/11 season.

MODO first to break agreement - Steen plays tonight

MODO announced today that Alexander Steen of St. Louis Blues will play in tonight's game against Brynäs. MODO is the first club to sign an NHL lockout player after the agreement between the Elitserien clubs not to do so was ruled illegal.

Fredrik Andersson new European Scout for Sabres

Former Modo and Timrå goalie Fredrik Andersson was named new European Scout for Buffalo Sabres. "I have tried to get a similar job for a long time and it will be interesting and exciting to help Buffalo" said 44 year old Andersson who also has worked also as Modo's sport director

Svartvadet retires

Modo's Per Svartvadet announced his retirement today. He hasn't played this season due to an inflammatory bowel disease and as the treatment hasn't helped him he has now realised that he can't return to play at elite level.

Tre Kronor to Örnsköldsvik

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has announced that Sweden will play the Czech Republic in Örnsköldsvik November 10 2011. The game is a part of Karjala Tournament in Euro Hockey Tour. This will be the first time that Tre Kronor will play in Fjällräven Center.

Svartvadet injured

Former Atlanta Thrashers forward Per Svartvadet of Modo in Swedish Elitserien will not play any games before Christmas. A stomach disease stops him.