Färjestad Fires Coach Jönsson; Jesse Ylönen Transfers to Örebro in SHL Shake-up

Färjestad BK has dismissed head coach Jörgen Jönsson following a run of four consecutive losses, marking a significant shift in the team’s leadership as they currently stand seventh in the SHL with 47 points from 34 matches. Sports manager Rickard Wallin expressed respect for Jönsson but emphasized the need for change, stating, "We believe we have the potential to be in a completely different place both in the standings and in terms of performance than where we are today." Assistant coach Christer Olsson has been promoted to head coach and accepted the role with "great humility," focusing fully on guiding the team forward. Ole-Kristian Tollefsen will support Olsson as the new assistant coach, moving up from the J20 team.

Meanwhile, player movement is also impacting the SHL landscape. Jesse Ylönen, who struggled to secure ice time at Djurgården, has terminated his contract after playing only 24 matches. Djurgården’s sports manager, Niklas Wikegård, acknowledged Ylönen's difficulties, while Örebro’s sports manager Henrik Löwdahl welcomed him, hopeful that Ylönen’s offensive skills will flourish in their environment. Ylönen’s contract with Örebro runs through the 2026/27 season.

These developments reflect ongoing efforts among SHL teams to revitalize performance midseason through coaching changes and strategic player acquisitions.