Björklöven apologizes to Henrik Zetterberg over ceremony disruptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Henrik Zetterberg's jersey retirement ceremony at Timrå was marred by disruptions from visiting Björklöven fans on October 21. During the event, the fans booed and made mockery as Zetterberg spoke and during video tributes from his peers. Björklöven's assistant coach condemned the behavior, calling it sad. The club has since issued an apology to Zetterberg, distancing itself from the fans' actions. A corporate sponsor of the supporters also withdrew its sponsorship, citing a violation of core values.
- •Zetterberg's No. 20 jersey retired by Timrå on October 21
- •Björklöven fans disrupted the ceremony with catcalls
- •Club issued an apology, condemning fans' behavior
- •Sponsor withdrew support from the Björklöven supporters club
- •Error in Zetterberg's jersey banner noted during the ceremony
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