Henrik Lundqvist supports the Women Crown: "An unsustainable situation"

The Swedish women's strike continues. And now they receive support from Three Kronor World Cup goalkeeper from this spring, New York Rangers star Henrik Lundqvist.

- The union must find a dialogue. What are the resources being spent on today? Can we re-prioritize? I think it is good that a dialogue is created, because it feels like an unsustainable situation for the girls, he says to the Gothenburg Post, and continues:

- It is most important that they start a dialogue. The girls should feel that they are given the right opportunities to perform max. At the same time, it is important that the union can handle this as well.

However, Lundqvist is aware that the Swedish Ice Hockey Association has limited opportunities.

- What I know is that the union and their resources have been quite small, if we compare with Canada, the US and Russia. It will be very difficult for the women players if, for example, they do not receive compensation for lost income, he says, and continues:

- I understand that. I understand the problem in that. Then I don't know what the union has for resources, if they can help more.

However, Henrik Lundqvist is hopeful about a solution.

- Yes, I hope it resolves. It is clear that the girls should be on site and play for the ladies. It is important for the interest created for girls to start playing hockey, he says.