Already in the away game against Luleå he made his 1,000 match in Frölunda's jersey. But it wasn't until the evening's home game against Brynäs that he was hailed for the company. Among others, the twin brother and New York Rangers goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist.

- I'm incredibly proud and happy for you. It's a fantastic achievement you made and enjoy tonight, he said in a pre-recorded announcement that appeared on the Jumbotron.

"Going for 1,000 more"

Joel Lundqvist was moved by the tributes in Scandinavium.

- Wow. Big thanks for all the nice words. 32 years ago I got to see my first hockey match live, and it created dreams to play for this club in this arena. Now I stand here and played over 1000 games, Joel Lundqvist himself said during the tribute:

- As it feels here and now I can go for 1000 more matches.

Invited back

As soon as the match started, it became a big target party. After the first period it was 4-2 to the home team. Joel Lundqvist offered back the tributes as he set the 2-2 goal. The goals also continued to roll in for both Frölunda and Brynäs. The final word of the match unexpectedly got Joel Lundqvist when he set the final score 8–4 with his second goal of the match.