Trainings and activities were relocated to the B- and C-halls, ensuring minimal disruption. The timely reopening is crucial as Skellefteå AIK faces Rögle BK in a scheduled home match on Thursday.
– Clearing snow from roofs can be unpredictable and may take longer than expected, admitted Fredrik Nilsson, property manager at Skellefteå municipality.
– While concerns existed, everyone involved in the clearing process has worked diligently, and we're confident in meeting the deadline. He added:
– Approximately 20-30 personnel participated in the clearing efforts throughout the week.
Skellefteå AIK's acting club director, Niclas Lundkvist, expressed his initial concerns and the existence of a contingency plan with the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in case the match couldn't be held in Hall A.
–Thankfully, the clearing efforts were successful, and the match will proceed as planned, he concluded.