When Modo banner with Peter Forsberg’s number 21 after a half hour long ceremony was hoisted up into the roof of the Fjällräven Center knew jubilation no bounds.
A crowded arena – 7350 persons – in Örnsköldsvik gave his hero a “standing ovation” in time only limited by Modo would meet Frölunda after the ceremony.
In addition to the ecstatic spectators were many celebrities in place, including Mats Sundin and Prince Daniel.
Peter Forsberg gave an emotional speech, in which he repeatedly dropped his voice.
He told me about when he was 4 years old was sitting between mother Gudrun and father Kent and saw Modo play.
– The dream was to once again play in the first team. I once would have to stand here and celebrated for what I’ve done in Modo’s A-team is totally unreal.
He paid tribute to the parents, wife, Nicole, old leaders and teammates.
The roof in Fjällräven Center was then about to lift when the 41-year-old former superstar ended the speech by paying tribute to the fans:
– You have always been on my side. And no motherfucker gonna rip this out Modo heart!
Then went his team out, showed very little Modo Heart and did as usual lately – lost. Great. Fifth straight loss and Modo, last in SHL table, teaches get hard in qualifying.
Frölunda did not compromise for the 6-1 victory and climbed into second place. Possibly temporarily, then Växjö games free on Thursday.
– I will never forget this match. Maybe not because of the game but because we got to experience the praise of Peter Forsberg.
– It is almost as if we feel a bit guilty, said Frölunda’s coach Roger Rönnberg apropos that his team ruined the party for The home crowd.
– I actually think
Modo coach Per-Erik Johnsson was very low key, but the account of what happened before the match.
– I regret that I have not brought with me a napkin out to the ceremony.
How does it feel, losing 1-6, the party is destroyed and many go home?
– Both are equally deplorable.
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