Holmqvist, Andreas

Defenseman Andreas Holmqvist did not play today in Linkopings' 2-1 victory over HV71. Holmqvist has 5 goals and 22 points in 43 games this season with 48 penalty minutes and a -1 rating.

Andreas Holmqvist had a power play assist today, but Linkopings still could not shake out of its tailspin losing 3-2 in overtime to MODO. Former Springfield Falcons forward Zdenek Blatny had a shorthanded goal in the match for MODO. Holmqvist, who has been steady as a rock offensively for over a month now, now has 5 goals and 22 points in 43 games this year. Unfortunately, due to Linkopings' recent struggles, his +/- has now dipped to -1 for the season.

Andreas Holmqvist had 1 assist and minor penalties for roughing and diving in Linkopings' 3-3 tie with Brynas today. The blueliner is now at a half a point a game with 5 goals and 21 points through 42 games this season. Last season Holmqvist had 6 goals and 22 points in 46 games with Linkopings. Andreas is the younger brother of Chicago Blackhawks forward Michael Holmqvist.

Andreas Holmqvist had a power play assist today but it was not enough to arrest Linkopings' continued free fall. The club lost to Lulea 5-2. Linkopings now slips to 7th on the Elitserien table.

Andreas Holmqvist has 2 penalty minutes today in Linkopings' 5-2 loss to Farjestads. The loss drops Linkopings 1 game under .500 for the season in 6th place in the Elitserien.