Reigning Swedish champions Skellefteå AIK have added forward Andro Kaderli on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old moves from Leksand after one SHL season. He will remain in the top flight rather than return to Switzerland.
Skellefteå general manager Erik Forssell highlighted Kaderli’s recent progress. “Andro is a young and exciting guy and as a player he feels completely right for us,” Forssell said. The club expects further development in their environment.
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Leksands IF announced the signing of American forward Tyler Kelleher on May 3 as their first major acquisition after relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan. The 31-year-old joins from Modo on a one-year contract, bringing proven playoff scoring prowess. Club officials praised his offensive skills and clutch performances.
Following initial reports of strong interest from Swiss clubs, 20-year-old Leksand forward Andro Kaderli now wants to remain in Sweden after his team's SHL relegation to Hockeyallsvenskan. The physical right-shooter prioritizes a return to SHL or play in the second tier.
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Leksand, freshly relegated to Hockeyallsvenskan, faces the departure of young Swiss forward Andro Kaderli amid interest from clubs in his home country. Reports indicate that contracts are breaking due to the drop, paving the way for Kaderli's potential move. Swiss teams Ambri-Piotta and Langnau are eyeing the player, who would not count as an import in the NLA.
American center Tyler Vesel has signed with AIK after three seasons with Brynäs. The 32-year-old forward agreed to a contract through the 2027/28 season. AIK views him as a key addition to their offense ahead of next season.
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Oliver Okuliar, a key player in Skellefteå AIK's SHL championship win, has announced he will remain with the club for the upcoming season. The Slovak forward dismissed NHL rumors and highlighted his contract commitment. His decision follows a dominant playoff performance leading to the SM-guld.
Daniel Muzito-Bagenda, a popular forward with AIK, will not receive a new contract from the club. The 29-year-old departs after 249 matches and 170 points over five seasons. He described the business nature of hockey in an interview with HockeyNews.
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AIK Hockey has appointed 37-year-old Viktor Tuurala as its new head coach for the men's team, with a contract running through the 2027/2028 season. Tuurala returns to Stockholm after leading Kalmar HC to second place in Hockeyallsvenskan's regular season and earning the league's coach of the year award. The club views his hiring as a key step in its future plans.