Timrå IK Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of SHL Season Opener
Timrå IK faces key injury challenges just days before their SHL season opener.
Key Points
- • Captain Anton Lander injured; further examinations pending.
- • Per Svensson to miss at least the first two matches due to knee injury.
- • Emil Pettersson and Anton Wedin expected to return for season opener.
- • Timrå IK lost to Leksand in pre-season match.
As the SHL season opener draws near, Timrå IK is grappling with significant injury concerns that could impact their lineup. Just nine days before their first game, captain Anton Lander exited a recent pre-season match against Leksand with an injury. Team doctor Christian Rydin confirmed that Lander will undergo further examinations to assess the severity of his condition.
In addition to Lander, several other key players are currently sidelined. Emil Pettersson and Anton Wedin have missed recent practices but are expected to return for the opening matches. However, Per Svensson remains in rehabilitation from a knee injury and has already ruled himself out for at least the first two games of the season. Linus Nässén also appears to be on the injury list, adding to the team’s woes.
The team had a challenging outing against Leksand, where they suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat after overtime, intensifying concerns about their readiness for the upcoming season. With player fitness still uncertain, Timrå IK must navigate these challenges as they prepare to kick off their 2025 campaign.