Juniorkronorna Return Home After Championship Win Amid Travel Delays and Resume Training

The victorious Juniorkronorna ice hockey team has returned to Sweden after clinching the junior world championship title in North America. Their journey home was challenging, delayed over 24 hours due to a severe snowstorm, with multiple layovers, resulting in the players being awake for more than 30 hours straight. Upon arrival at Arlanda airport around 5 PM, players including Victor Eklund, Viggo Björck, and Anton Frondell immediately went to Hovet to join Djurgården’s SHL match against Örebro, where they were warmly celebrated by a sold-out crowd.

Victor Eklund expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It’s incredibly fun, I’ve longed to be here,” while Björck shared his happiness about returning, saying, "It was great to step out in front of all the Djurgården fans. I’ve missed home since it ended. It feels good to be back." Goaltender Love Härenstam noted the lack of a traditional gold celebration in Kungsträdgården but voiced relief at being home and finally able to rest.

Despite exhaustion, the Juniorkronorna players are set to rejoin Djurgården’s training sessions on Friday, gearing up for their next important rivalry match against Färjestad in Karlstad on Saturday afternoon. Their quick transition back into competitive play highlights the demanding schedule following their championship triumph.