Västerås IK has added 20-year-old center Melker Bertals to its roster on a one-year contract ahead of the new season. The forward comes from Borlänge in Hockeyettan, where he tallied 42 points over 37 regular-season games in his first senior campaign. Bertals, a product of Mora IK's youth system, expressed excitement about joining the club's fresh start.
Västerås IK continues building its team for the upcoming season with the signing of Melker Bertals. The 20-year-old forward progressed through Mora IK's ranks, from youth teams to senior play, before his strong performance in Hockeyettan with Borlänge. Sportchef Stefan Holmgren highlighted Bertals' attributes to the club's website, saying: 'In Bertals, we get a young and energetic center who has had a very fine development during his season with Borlänge. We think there are many exciting ingredients in his game that we will benefit greatly from.'