Confirmed: He becomes Modo’s new coach – Aftonbladet

The crisis team Modo replace head coach Anders Forsberg.

There will be Per-Erik “Perra” Johnson, 56, who takes over.

– recognized as a skilled leader who we believe can give the team a new start, says GM Per Svartvadet in a press release.

After Modo’s loss against Skelleftea yesterday rumors began to circulate that Anders Forsberg would be fired. Something Per Svartvadet denied.

– I understand the meaning of the flow. But there is nothing I can comment, he said yesterday.

Today could Allehanda.se reveal that Modo management today made the decision to dismiss Forsberg, who had one and a half years left on the contract.

Shortly thereafter Modo went public with the news on his website – and notifies the same time that the new coach will be Per-Erik “Perra” Johnson, 56.

– The sporting results have not met expectations and the changes we have made so far in the race for playoff spot has not fully produced the desired effect. We have therefore decided to contract with Per-Erik Johnsson who is a recognized leader that we believe can give the team a new start, says MODO Hockey GM Per Svartvadet.

“Perra” Johnson will take immediate effect and will therefore, stand in the booth in ödesmötet against browned on Tuesday.

Forsberg left the club

Anders Forsberg will remain in

the organization season, but not in the daily work with senior or junior, writes Modo on its website, adding: “ A common job description will be developed.”

Double championships with FBK

“Perra” has previously been training Skelleftea, Farjestad, Timrå and later AIK in 2012 where he was fired. He led Farjestad to twice the national championships, 05/06 and 08/09, the latter year he was also awarded Coach of the Year.

“A funny conversation”

After the season in AIK 2012/2013 has Johnsson had, among other training mission for Värmland team in television puck.

– It was a fun conversation and interesting instantly when Per Svartvadet approached him with a request, and after that it went quickly, says Per-Erik Johnsson and continues:

– It was also a little surprising when I recently started a new job Optimize is a construction handell, but while I burn really for ice hockey and has done so for a long time .