Örebro HK facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Örebro HK |
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| City | Örebro, Sweden |
| League | Swedish Hockey League |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Home arena | Behrn Arena (capacity: 5,500) |
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| General manager | Niklas Johansson |
| Head coach | Niklas Eriksson |
| Website | orebrohockey.se |
| Franchise history | |
| 1990–2005 | HC Örebro 90 |
| 2005–present | Örebro HK |
 Current season |
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Örebro Hockeyklubb, often called Örebro HK or Örebro Hockey, is a professional ice hockey team from Örebro, Sweden. The team plays in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). This is the top ice hockey league in Sweden. Örebro HK has been in the SHL since the 2013–14 season. Their home games are played at Behrn Arena. This arena can hold 5,500 fans.
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The Story of Örebro Hockey
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The club started in 1990. It was first known as HC Örebro 90. The main goal was to give more ice hockey players in Örebro a chance to play. This was especially for those who did not join the older team, Örebro IK.
In 1999, Örebro IK faced financial problems. Many of its players then joined HC Örebro 90. In 2005, the club changed its name to Örebro HK.
Moving Up in Leagues
The team moved up to the second-highest league, Allsvenskan, in the 2000–01 season. However, they moved down to Division 1 in the 2003–04 season. They stayed in Division 1 for five seasons.
In the 2008–09 season, Örebro HK played in the Kvalserien. This is a special series of games to qualify for HockeyAllsvenskan. They won this series and moved back up to HockeyAllsvenskan.
Reaching the Top League
The team played much better in the 2010–11 season. They finished third in HockeyAllsvenskan. This allowed them to play in the 2011 Kvalserien. This time, they were trying to reach the top league, which was then called Elitserien (now SHL). They finished fifth and did not make it that year.
Two years later, in the 2013 Kvalserien, Örebro HK finally made it! They were promoted to the SHL. The 2013–14 season was their first time ever in the SHL. It was also the first time an Örebro team played in the top league since the 1978–79 season.
Team Players and Staff
Current Team Roster
The Örebro HK team has many talented players. They come from Sweden and other countries like Norway and Finland. Each player has a special role on the ice.
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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Updated 17 February 2025.
Team Leaders: Captains
The team captain is a very important player. They lead the team on and off the ice. Here are some of the players who have been captains for Örebro HK:
- Henrik Löwdahl, 2008–16
- Viktor Ekbom, 2016–18
- Jere Sallinen, 2017–19
- Christopher Mastomäki, 2019–20
- Stefan Warg, 2020–21
- Rodrigo Ābols, 2021–23
- Glenn Gustafsson, 2023–present
Honored Players: Retired Numbers
Some players are so special that their jersey numbers are "retired." This means no other player on the team will ever wear that number again. It's a big honor!
| No. | Player | Position | Career | No. retirement |
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| 3 | Lars Andersson | F | 1974–1988 | – |
| 13 | Björn Johansson | D | 1971–1976, 1978–1989 | – |
Team Awards
Örebro HK players have won some important individual awards. These awards celebrate the best players in the league.
Individual Player Awards
- Guldhjälmen (The Golden Helmet): This award is given to the most valuable player in the SHL. Other players vote for who they think is the best.
- Derek Ryan: 2014–15
- Peter Forsberg Trophy: This award is given to the best forward in the SHL.
- Derek Ryan: 2014–15
