Andreas Karlsson

Andreas Karlsson was a skilled centre who was highly regarded in the ElitserienArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceArticle in SvenskaFansRead the sourceClose. In SkellefteåArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose, Andreas Karlsson led the NIU hockey education programme for 7 seasons. He then spent the 2 seasons preceding his 2022Article in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose federation appointment as head coach in Piteå.

In 2022Article in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose, Karlsson was appointed to oversee elite development in women’s hockey and coach Sweden’s women’s U18 national team. His responsibilities included work with certified NIU schools, the talent development plan and Olympisk OffensivArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose. In the federation’s 2022Article in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose introduction, he said that development work motivated him and referred to his experience in junior hockey and NIU programmes.

In DecemberArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose 2025, the federation announced that Karlsson had signed a new 2-year contract for his work with the women’s U18 team and elite development. The agreement also included an option for 2 additional yearsArticle in Svenska IshockeyförbundetRead the sourceClose.