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Nils Lundkvist and Lulea out of action today due to COVID-19

The SHL announced the postponements of two games due to positive cases of COVID-19. According to Lulea team doctors, there are confirmed cases on the team and they suspect more.

At this time, names of players have not been released. The cancellations impact both Nils Lundkvist and Adam Edström, both Rangers prospects.

SHL press release on postponements

It is the overall medical assessment of Luleå and Rögle’s medical team that is the basis for the decision. Luleå has confirmed Covid cases within the team and suspicion of further cases, thus postponing their two remaining matches before the break, comments Johan Hemlin, sports director and deputy CEO SHL.