Forward Hampus Plato is departing BIK Karlskoga after three seasons in Hockeyallsvenskan. The 23-year-old has agreed to join Kalmar HC for the upcoming season, according to reports from Expressen.
BIK Karlskoga announced the split on Thursday. Sport chief Torsten Yngveson thanked the player for his contributions on and off the ice during their time together in Nobelhallen and wished him success ahead.
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BIK Karlskoga defeated Modo 4-1 in game seven of their playoff series, winning 4-3 overall to advance to the final. The victory came before 4,600 fans at Nobelhallen and secures a best-of-seven matchup against Björklöven for a promotion spot to SHL. Forward Hampus Plato highlighted the team's heart and unity after the win.
BIK Karlskoga has appointed Jonas Holmström as its new head coach for next season, replacing Dennis Hall. Hall left after a final loss to Björklöven to take the helm at Luleå in the SHL. Holmström joins from Aalborg Pirates in Denmark.
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Forward Åke Stakkestad is leaving BIK Karlskoga to play for Leksand next season. The 24-year-old was thanked by the club on Wednesday after one season back with the team.
BIK Karlskoga sport chief Torsten Yngveson has explained the steps needed for the club to reach the SHL after its latest final loss in the HockeyAllsvenskan.
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Linköping HC has completed the signing of defenseman Linus Hultström to a three-season deal. The 33-year-old returns from Swiss club Biel after negotiations that began in late April.
Jarkko Oikarinen is departing Kalmar HC after only two weeks in the role of sport chief. The 41-year-old Finn is expected to return to his homeland and join Pelicans.
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Lucas Ekeståhl Jonsson will not continue with Rögle next season despite two years remaining on his contract. Club officials confirmed the departure Monday as negotiations advance toward a return to his former team Björklöven.