Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/18 18:00 28 [11] Almtuna IS v Nybro Vikings IF [10] W 0-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/13 18:00 27 [5] IK Oskarshamn v Nybro Vikings IF [10] L 3-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/11 18:00 26 [9] Nybro Vikings IF v Sodertalje SK [3] L 1-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/08 15:30 25 [4] Djurgardens IF v Nybro Vikings IF [9] L 3-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/06 18:00 24 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v Vimmerby HC [13] W 6-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 12/01 15:30 23 [12] Tingsryds AIF v Nybro Vikings IF [10] W 2-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/29 18:00 22 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v IF Bjorkloven [3] L 2-7
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/27 18:00 21 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v Mora IK [6] L 0-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/22 18:00 20 [11] Almtuna IS v Nybro Vikings IF [10] W 0-4
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/20 18:00 19 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v Kalmar HC [6] L 2-4
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/17 15:30 18 [11] Vasteras IK v Nybro Vikings IF [9] L 4-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/15 18:00 17 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v Ostersunds IK [14] W 4-0
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/13 18:00 16 [7] AIK v Nybro Vikings IF [9] L 6-5
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/03 15:30 15 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v BIK Karlskoga [1] W 2-1
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 11/01 18:00 14 [4] IK Oskarshamn v Nybro Vikings IF [10] L 3-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/30 18:00 13 Nybro Vikings IF v Djurgardens IF L 1-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/26 18:30 12 [6] Kalmar HC v Nybro Vikings IF [10] W 3-4
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/23 17:00 11 [9] Nybro Vikings IF v Almtuna IS [14] L 1-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/18 17:00 10 [1] IF Bjorkloven v Nybro Vikings IF [9] W 4-5
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/16 17:00 9 [12] Ostersunds IK v Nybro Vikings IF [10] L 2-1
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/12 18:30 3 [10] Nybro Vikings IF v Tingsryds AIF [13] W 3-0
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/11 17:00 8 [12] Nybro Vikings IF v IK Oskarshamn [7] L 2-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/09 17:00 7 [6] Mora IK v Nybro Vikings IF [13] W 2-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/04 17:00 6 [12] Nybro Vikings IF v AIK [8] L 0-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 10/02 17:00 5 [2] BIK Karlskoga v Nybro Vikings IF [12] L 5-1
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 09/30 17:00 4 [12] Nybro Vikings IF v Vasteras IK [9] L 1-2
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 09/27 17:00 3 [11] Nybro Vikings IF v Tingsryds AIF [13] D Postponed
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 09/25 17:00 2 [4] Sodertalje SK v Nybro Vikings IF [9] L 4-3
Sweden HockeyAllsvenskan 09/20 17:00 1 Vimmerby HC v Nybro Vikings IF L 4-3
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 09/13 17:00 - BIK Karlskoga v Nybro Vikings IF W 2-3

Wikipedia - Nybro Vikings

The Nybro Vikings is an ice-hockey club from Nybro in Sweden. The team was playing in the highest league in Sweden for two seasons 1968–69 and 1969–70 and the second highest league during the 70s and 80s and again for seven years from 2002 to 2009 in HockeyAllsvenskan. The team was relegated to the third division, Division 1, during the 2008-2009 season after finishing only 15th in the regular season and only third in the following qualification series with six teams, two from HockeyAllsvenskan and four from Division 1. The team currently plays in Liljas arena, which takes about 2,400 spectators. Liljas Arena is the fourth oldest ice hockey arena in Sweden, finished 1963. 1984 the arena was rebuilt.

History

The ice hockey club in Nybro was founded 1939 as "IK Ymer", which 1955 joined the same organisation as the general sports club Nybro IF, and therefore also carried that name until 1998 when it became independent as Nybro IF Hockey. The name changed to Nybro Vikings IF in 2002. Among many seasons in the Swedish second division, the club has also played two seasons in the highest league during 1968–69 and 1969–70. Club chairman Evald Carlsson was during the 50s and 60s an important personality in Swedish ice hockey and among other things was the driving force behind Nybro getting the fourth indoor hockey arena in Sweden in 1963.

Fredrik Olausson, a member of the 2002 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, started his career with Nybro.

Björn "Böna" Johansson, who played for Nybro IF from 1968 to 1971, played 113 games for the Swedish national team between 1972 and 1976 and is the player with the 87th most games for the Tre Kronor. During his national career he played in 5 IIHF World Championships and 1 Canada Cup. He then played 6 seasons for Södertälje SK in Elitserien, and in 1977 returned to Nybro, where he ended his career in 1983.

On 22 April 2023, the Nybro Vikings qualified for HockeyAllsvenskan after defeating Piteå HC, 6–1, in a home game during the final round of the HockeyAllsvenskan qualification series.

Nybro Vikings IF is a professional ice hockey team based in Nybro, Sweden. The team was founded in 1967 and has a rich history of success in Swedish ice hockey. The team competes in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), which is the top-tier ice hockey league in Sweden.

The Nybro Vikings IF team is known for their strong work ethic, skilled players, and passionate fan base. They have a reputation for playing an aggressive and fast-paced style of hockey, making them a formidable opponent on the ice.

The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a fierce Viking warrior, symbolizing their strength and determination on the ice. The Nybro Vikings IF team is a beloved institution in the community, with fans coming out in droves to support them at home games.

Overall, Nybro Vikings IF is a respected and competitive team in Swedish ice hockey, with a proud tradition of excellence and a bright future ahead.