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they interview his roadie roommate (Christian Folin, 35yo) who says Ivar likes to talk about hockey (big surprise). He appreciates hearing Ivar's perspective, says he "knows his stuff" (aka nerd)

it is apparently a well known fact that Ivar loves burgers (not the first interview this has been brought up)

Ivar talks very fondly of playing with his brothers, he and his younger brother Knut used to gang up on their older brother Otto because of the size diference. these days it's every man for himself.

as the stereotypical hockey family, they play a lot of golf - Ivar describes it as "war" (competitive much? lol)

he watches lots of hockey highlights (again, such a nerd)

pretty much his entire life revolves around hockey, but he tries to disconnect with video games and watching other sports

he has friends in his hometown who doesn't play but "they know a lot about hockey because I play" (I just found this very cute)

Frölunda's coach describes him as ambitious, easy to coach, and always very happy

coach also describes him as "self-critical in a good way". thinks the main thing he needs to develop before playing in north america is more of a "killer instinct mindset" (basically "stop being so humble and shoot more yourself")

everyone makes him sound really humble and introverted, but teammate/friend Max Westergård who is a similar age also describes him as "very kind, but a bit hot-headed sometimes"

describes all the media attention as "mostly fun but sometimes it gets a bit much" (imo the "fun" part doesn't sound very convincing to me so hard to say what is his honest opinion and what is just learned media approved answers) and mentions specifically that it doesn't just affect him but also people around him

Ivar clearly appreciates that he can direct all media inquiries to Frölunda's press manager, describes him as "a real bro" (aka, his knight in shining armour)

interests: hockey, golf, food. and then he specifies that he means eating food, but then immediatly goes "no, now I sound like a..." and just aborts the question lol

talks about growing up near the sea, he likes fishing and going out by boat, and eating fish (and then he lists lots of different seafood he likes, makes me wonder if there's anything he doesn't eat...)

likes challenges and competitions

the hockey nerds are back, lots of fun hockey collectibles in their parents house (even though both of them have moved out). soooo many caps, and plenty of sticks and jerseys and pucks etc.

Ivar has (among others) one of Rasmus Dahlin's sticks that he got from Rasmus' dad who coached him on a previous team - he is obviously a big fan of Dahlin

the competitive golf stories are back, they chirp each other for being sore losers. apparently it's worse when they play golf compared to hockey; "someone always plays badly, and then it derails". Ivar claims Otto is the worst loser because he sulks for like 20 minutes, Otto says Ivar and Knut are worse because they yell and throw clubs, to which Ivar responds "but that only lasts for 30 seconds"

emotional support headwear confirmed, Ivar says not wearing a cap is "the worst thing there is"

if it had somehow escaped your notice before: Ivar really admires and looks up to his brother. he talks about how helpful it has been to learn from him and watch him work hard, and being able to ask him questions and get tips etc.

when asked about the draft Ivar says if he could pick nhl team he would like to play with his brother

the reporter suggests a shootout competition between the brothers, and Ivar's immediate response is "if you dare"

one one hand you have the pens, a bunch of oldheads and kindy—their one little adopted puppy that they’re constantly endeared by

being mic'd up so he has to actually talk at practice,

parking a car while someone is filming,