Skellefteå AIK Secures Assistant Coach Andreas Falk Through 2029
Andreas Falk extends his assistant coaching role at Skellefteå AIK until 2029, emphasizing stability and long-term commitment amid league success.
- • Andreas Falk extended his contract with Skellefteå AIK until 2029.
- • Falk has been with the club since 2020 and temporarily led the team last season.
- • Skellefteå is currently third in the SHL standings under new head coach Daniel Hermansson.
- • General manager Erik Forssell praised Falk's contributions and ambitions for the club.
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Skellefteå AIK has secured the future of assistant coach Andreas Falk by extending his contract until 2029, affirming his commitment amid interest from rival clubs. Falk, who has been with Skellefteå since 2020, expressed that the three-year extension provides both security for his family and opportunities for personal and professional growth within the club.
Falk’s role has been pivotal, especially after he temporarily led the team alongside assistant Pierre Johnsson last season following the departure of head coach Robert Ohlsson. Together, Falk and Johnsson contributed to Skellefteå’s strong performances, including winning the SM-guld in 2024 and reaching the semifinals last season. Under new head coach Daniel Hermansson, the team currently sits third in the SHL standings.
General manager Erik Forssell praised Falk's contributions, highlighting the coach's role in fostering young talent and underpinning the club's ambition to compete for championships. Both Falk and Johnsson resisted overtures from other clubs, demonstrating their loyalty to Skellefteå AIK and its sporting project.