When was Brynäs IF founded?

Brynäs IF was founded in 1912 in Gävle, SWE, Sweden.

Where is Brynäs IF based?

Brynäs IF is based in Gävle, SWE.

Who is the head coach of Brynäs IF?

The head coach of Brynäs IF is Esko Nokelainen.

Who is the captain of Brynäs IF?

The captain of Brynäs IF is Jan Larsson.

What arena does Brynäs IF play in?

Brynäs IF play their home games at Monitor ERP Arena in Gävle, SWE.

What are the team colors of Brynäs IF?

The team colors of Brynäs IF are Black + Yellow + Red.

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2002-2003 Season

Brynäs IF were 17-27-6 in the 2002-03 Elitserien season with 53 points, 11th overall.

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2002-2003 Brynäs IF Roster

Brynäs IF — 2002-2003 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Youth Team	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#25	Johan Asplund (G)	45	1980	Skutskärs SK	6'2"	203	L
	#35	Joakim Lundström (G)	42	1984	Strömsbro IF	6'1"	187	L
	#1	Jamie Ram (G)	55	1971		6'0"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Pär Djoos (D)	58	1968	Mora IK	6'0"	198	R
	#3	Daniel Glimmenvall (D)	52	1974	Glimma HK	5'11"	194	R
	#17	Mattias Karlsson (D)	41	1985	Guldsmedshytte SK	6'3"	229	L
	#33	Veli-Pekka Laitinen (D)	49	1976	HPK	6'1"	181	L
	#14	Adam Masuhr (D)	43	1983	Gävle GIK	6'0"	190	R
	#17	Olof Mattson (D)	43	1983	Strömsbro IF	6'3"	216	R
	#5	Jussi Pekkala (D)	52	1974	SaPKo	6'1"	201	L
	#2	Henrik Petré (D)	47	1979	Djurgårdens IF	6'2"	198	L
	#8	Henrik Rehnberg (D)	49	1977		6'2"	207	L
	#7	Tommy Sjödin (D)"A"	61	1965	Timrå IK	6'0"	198	R
	#16	Stefan Svanbom (D)	42	1984	Brynäs IF	5'11"	179	L
	#28	Daniel Wågström (D/F)	48	1978	Modo HK	5'9"	163	L
FORWARDS
	#27	Niklas Anger (LW/RW)	49	1977	IFK Täby	6'2"	194	L
	#32	Kenneth Bergqvist (RW/LW)	46	1980	Avesta BK	6'2"	203	R
	#17	Fredrik Boqvist (C)	42	1984	Linden Hockey	6'2"	231	L
	#23	Björn Danielsson (LW)	49	1977	RA73	5'9"	176	L
	#11	Nicklas Danielsson (RW)	41	1984	Almtuna IS	6'0"	183	R
	#42	Jim Engström (C)	42	1984		5'9"	154	L
	#12	Jonas Floberg (LW)	43	1983	Sandvikens IK	5'10"	185	L
	#9	Kristoffer Jobs (RW/C)	43	1983	IK Sätra	6'0"	194	L
	#13	Kyösti Karjalainen (RW)	59	1967	IK Sätra	6'2"	212	R
	#20	Roger Kyrö (C)"A"	53	1972	Kiruna AIF	5'9"	187	L
	#38	Jan Larsson (C)"C"	61	1965	Tyringe SoSS	6'0"	190	L
	#17	Mattias Larsson (C)	42	1984	Ockelbo IF	6'1"	192	L
	#22	Mikko Luovi (LW)	52	1973	Raahe-Kiekko	5'11"	187	L
	#24	Tommi Miettinen (C)	50	1975	KalPa	6'0"	187	L
	#21	Ove Molin (RW)	55	1971	Trångsunds IF	5'9"	179	L
	#11	Per Mårs (C)		1982	Östersunds IK	6'4"	216	L
	#18	Peter Nylander (W/C)	50	1976	Huddinge IK	5'11"	198	L
	#17	Patrik Rönnqvist (LW)	42	1984		6'2"	194	L
	#19	Simon Östlund (C)	43	1983	Skutskärs SK	5'11"	190	L
Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 19Av Age: 25.41 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Brynäs IF Staff

Head CoachEsko Nokelainen
Asst. CoachGunnar Persson
Conditioning CoachClaes Rahm
Equipment ManagerPer-Åke Bäckman
Equipment ManagerLennart Engstand
PresidentRoland Henning

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2002-2003 Brynäs IF Captains

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Jan Larsson

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2002-2003 Brynäs IF Demographics

Brynäs IF Facts

Plays in: Swedish Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Yellow + Red
Town: Gävle, SWE Map
Founded: 1912

2002-2003 Brynäs IF Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
4 players
1 player

Experience

Brynäs IF: 4 146 GP
NHL: 217 GP
WC: 97 GP
OG: 8 GP
SHL: 5 390 GP
Liiga: 1 198 GP
AHL: 434 GP
DEL: 95 GP
NL: 280 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Brynäs IF (SDHL (W))
Brynäs IF U16 (U16 Region)
Brynäs IF U18 (U18 Region)
Brynäs IF U20 (U20 Nationell)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Monitor ERP Arena
Location: Gävle, SWE
Capacity: 7 909
Construction Year: 1967

Brynäs IF Games

Brynäs IF — 2002-2003 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/22/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Örebro HK	Brynäs IF	-	SHL
10/17/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Brynäs IF	Växjö Lakers HC	-	SHL
10/15/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Brynäs IF	Djurgårdens IF	3 - 2 (OT 61:36)	SHL
10/10/2026 01:15 PM UTC	HV71	Brynäs IF	3 - 2	SHL
10/08/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Brynäs IF	IF Björklöven	4 - 1	SHL

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Latest Transactions

Brynäs IF — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/12/2026	Loan	leaving	Aron Dahlqvist (D)	Östersunds IK	Details
09/15/2026	Loan	leaving	Leo Sundqvist (F)	Almtuna IS	Details
09/15/2026	Loan	leaving	Charlie Forslund (F)	Almtuna IS	Details
09/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jack Kopacka (F)	Fort Wayne Komets	Details
08/31/2026	Confirmed	joining	Calle Järnkrok (F)	Toronto Maple Leafs	Details
08/10/2026	Loan	leaving	Victor Hedin Raftheim (D)	Mora IK	Details
07/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Julien Gauthier (F)	St. Louis Blues	Details
07/17/2026	Extension		Gustav Hillström (F)		Details

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Brynäs IF History and Standings

Brynäs IF — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SHL	9	4	4	-	1	0	26	20	14	1.56	5	-
2025-2026	SHL	52	19	20	-	8	5	154	143	78	1.5	6	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	SHL	52	26	15	-	8	3	168	123	97	1.87	1	Final loss
2023-2024	HA	52	33	11	-	5	3	199	127	112	2.15	1	Champion \| Promoted
2022-2023	SHL	52	16	26	-	4	6	134	171	62	1.19	13	Relegated
2021-2022	SHL	52	17	23	-	6	6	126	138	69	1.33	10	Eighth Final Loss
2020-2021	SHL	52	14	27	-	4	7	131	176	57	1.1	13	Saved in relegation
2019-2020	SHL	52	13	26	-	8	5	132	168	60	1.15	12	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	SHL	52	17	19	-	2	14	116	145	69	1.33	11	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	SHL	52	21	26	-	2	3	132	148	70	1.35	10	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	SHL	52	27	17	-	4	4	156	124	93	1.79	5	Final loss
2015-2016	SHL	52	21	24	-	4	3	133	138	74	1.42	10	Eighth Final Loss
2014-2015	SHL	55	19	28	-	3	5	132	159	68	1.24	10	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	SHL	55	19	19	-	11	6	163	152	85	1.55	4	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	Elitserien	55	17	20	-	6	12	123	166	75	1.36	8	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	Elitserien	55	25	19	-	6	5	148	140	92	1.67	4	Champion
2010-2011	Elitserien	55	19	20	-	8	8	147	157	81	1.47	7	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	Elitserien	55	20	17	11	6	1	144	124	84	1.53	6	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	Elitserien	55	21	22	6	4	2	128	140	79	1.44	7	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	Kvalserien SHL	10	6	3	1	0	0	40	23	19	1.9	1	Saved in relegation
	Elitserien	55	16	30	3	4	2	152	178	61	1.11	12	Relegation Play
2006-2007	Elitserien	55	18	17	12	6	2	146	137	80	1.45	6	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	Elitserien	50	16	19	6	4	5	114	129	67	1.34	7	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	Kvalserien SHL	10	6	2	2	0	1	33	21	20	2	2	Saved in relegation
	Elitserien	50	12	29	5	2	2	123	182	47	0.94	11	Relegation Play
2003-2004	Elitserien	50	18	27	0	2	3	121	151	61	1.22	10	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	Kvalserien SHL	10	6	2	2	2	0	35	27	22	2.2	2	Saved in relegation
	Elitserien	50	13	27	0	4	6	105	166	53	1.06	11	Relegation Play
2001-2002	Elitserien	50	19	24	0	3	4	143	164	67	1.34	8	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	Elitserien	50	23	14	0	5	8	167	146	87	1.74	3	Quarterfinal loss

Brynäs IF Tournament Statistics

Brynäs IF — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Champions HL	6	3	3	-	0	0	14	10	9	1.5	10	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	Champions HL	6	4	1	-	1	0	25	12	14	2.33	2	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	ET	8	4	3	-	0	1	20	24	13	1.63	3	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	ET	8	5	1	-	0	2	25	20	17	2.13	2	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	Euro HL	6	1	3	-	2	0	19	24	7	1.17	3	Did not make playoffs
1993-1994	European Cup	3	1	2	0	-	-	15	11	2	0.67	3	Final group
	European Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	8	6	5	1.67	1	Promoted
1980-1981	European Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	6	17	1	0.33	4	Final group
	European Cup	2	2	0	0	-	-	11	7	-	-	4	Promoted
1977-1978	European Cup	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	-	-	9	16th final loss
1976-1977	European Cup	4	2	2	0	-	-	8	13	-	-	3	Semifinal loss
1975-1976	European Cup	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	-	-	10	Eighth Final Loss
	Stjärncupen	3	2	1	0	-	-	17	14	4	1.33	2	-
1974-1975	Stjärncupen	3	1	2	0	-	-	19	16	2	0.67	3	-
	Pohjola Cup	6	4	2	0	-	-	32	18	8	1.33	1	-
1973-1974	Stjärncupen	5	3	2	0	-	-	23	21	6	1.2	4	-
	Pohjola Cup	5	1	3	1	-	-	13	22	3	0.6	4	-
1972-1973	European Cup	4	1	2	1	-	-	13	23	-	-	2	Final loss
	Stjärncupen	5	4	1	0	-	-	31	13	8	1.6	2	-
1971-1972	European Cup	8	6	2	0	-	-	46	23	-	-	2	Final loss
	Stjärncupen	5	3	2	0	-	-	30	18	6	1.2	3	-
1970-1971	Stjärncupen	5	4	1	0	-	-	26	17	8	1.6	1	-
	European Cup	6	3	2	1	-	-	34	26	-	-	3	Semifinal loss
1969-1970	Stjärncupen	5	2	1	2	-	-	24	15	6	1.2	2	-
1968-1969	European Cup	2	2	0	0	-	-	24	7	-	-	6	Quarterfinal loss
1967-1968	European Cup	2	1	0	0	0	1	7	8	-	-	9	Eighth Final Loss
1966-1967	Ahearne Cup	6	4	2	0	-	-	20	17	8	1.33	2	Did not make playoffs
1964-1965	Ahearne Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-

Brynäs IF Retired Numbers

#17 Börje Salming (D)

Brynäs IF Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Brynäs IF — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Tyler Kelleher (F)	2026-2027	Leksands IF	HockeyAllsvenskan	12	11	13	24	8
2.	Theo Östberg (F)	2026-2027	Mora IK U20	U20 Nationell	13	5	19	24	29
3.	Hugo Östberg (F)	2026-2027	Mora IK U20	U20 Nationell	13	4	19	23	0
4.	Ponthus Westerholm (F)	2026-2027	Vålerenga	EHL	8	4	12	16	10
5.	Hugo Lejon (F)	2026-2027	Vimmerby HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	11	5	8	13	2
6.	Pathrik Westerholm (F)	2026-2027	Vålerenga	EHL	7	6	5	11	2
7.	Johan Eriksson (F)	2026-2027	Sandvikens IK	Division 3	3	4	7	11	4
8.	Emil Molin (F)	2026-2027	HC La Chaux-de-Fonds	SL	8	3	8	11	6
9.	Jaedon Descheneau (F)	2026-2027	HK Dukla Trencin	Extraliga	10	6	4	10	8
10.	Dmytro Timashov (F)	2026-2027	HK Nitra	Extraliga	11	2	8	10	16

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Brynäs IF — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	27.74
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	28.37
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.63
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	26.17
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	26.74

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tord Lundström (F)	409	301	258	559
2.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	425	273	257	530
3.	Håkan Wickberg (F)	363	253	241	494
4.	Ove Molin (F)	768	190	294	484
5.	Jan Larsson (F)	592	187	277	464

Franchise All-Time Goals

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tord Lundström (F)	409	301	258	559
2.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	425	273	257	530
3.	Håkan Wickberg (F)	363	253	241	494
4.	Stefan Karlsson (F)	428	252	140	392
5.	Hans Lindberg (F)	246	209	105	314

Franchise All-Time Assists

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ove Molin (F)	768	190	294	484
2.	Jan Larsson (F)	592	187	277	464
3.	Tord Lundström (F)	409	301	258	559
4.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	425	273	257	530
5.	Anton Rödin (F)	549	147	252	399

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Tommy Sjödin (D)	675	116	313	772
2.	Jörgen Sundqvist (D)	591	34	73	633
3.	Jonathan Granström (F)	378	50	152	571
4.	Ove Molin (F)	768	190	484	562
5.	Tommy Melkersson (D)	426	24	74	539

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ove Molin (F)	768	190	294	484
2.	Tommy Sjödin (D)	675	116	197	313
3.	Simon Bertilsson (D)	622	28	107	135
4.	Jan Larsson (F)	592	187	277	464
5.	Jörgen Sundqvist (D)	591	34	39	73

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tord Lundström (F)	409	301	559	1.37
2.	Håkan Wickberg (F)	363	253	494	1.36
3.	Hans Lindberg (F)	246	209	314	1.28
4.	Martin Karlsson (F)	136	120	172	1.26
5.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	425	273	530	1.25

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	1970-1971	Division 1	28	34	28	62	2.21	22
2.	Jan Larsson (F)	1998-1999	Elitserien	50	16	43	59	1.18	30
3.	Miks Indrasis (F)	2023-2024	HockeyAllsvenskan	52	26	32	58	1.12	16
4.	Pavel Brendl (F)	2007-2008	Elitserien	54	31	24	55	1.02	110
5.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	1973-1974	Division 1	35	26	28	54	1.54	52

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tom Bissett (F)	1998-1999	Elitserien	50	40	12	52	1.04	30
2.	Martin Karlsson (F)	1976-1977	Elitserien	36	37	15	52	1.44	14
3.	Lars-Erik Ericsson (F)	1975-1976	Elitserien	34	35	18	53	1.56	40
4.	Lars-Göran Nilsson (F)	1970-1971	Division 1	28	34	28	62	2.21	22
5.	Stefan Karlsson (F)	1973-1974	Division 1	34	33	15	48	1.41	18

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jan Larsson (F)	1998-1999	Elitserien	50	16	43	59	1.18	30
2.	Pär Djoos (D)	1998-1999	Elitserien	50	5	43	48	0.96	56
3.	Tom Bissett (F)	1999-2000	Elitserien	50	15	37	52	1.04	55
4.	Jesper Jensen (F)	2016-2017	SHL	50	9	33	42	0.84	14
5.	Ryan Gunderson (D)	2013-2014	SHL	54	8	33	41	0.76	14

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Brynäs IF — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tommy Melkersson (D)	1996-1997	Elitserien	45	2	8	10	0.22	118
2.	Markus Kankaanperä (D)	2007-2008	Elitserien	45	2	4	6	0.13	114
3.	Mikko Kuparinen (D)	2004-2005	Elitserien	48	1	5	6	0.13	113
4.	Mikko Kuparinen (D)	2003-2004	Elitserien	48	0	6	6	0.13	113
5.	Jonathan Granström (F)	2008-2009	Elitserien	55	10	16	26	0.47	112

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2012 Championship Lineup
Jakob Silfverberg - Calle Järnkrok - Sebastian Wännström
Martin Johansson - Johan Larsson - Jesper Ollas
Jonathan Granström - Jonas Nordqvist - Daniel Widing
Mats Lavander - Mads Hansen - Joachim Rohdin

Simon Bertilsson - Ryan Gunderson
Niclas Andersén - Mattias Ekholm
Jörgen Sundqvist - Simon Löf

1999 Championship Lineup (to be completed)
Tom Bissett - Janne Larsson - Ove Molin