Canadian forward Kyle Topping has signed with Austrian club Black Wings Linz after one season with MoDo in Hockeyallsvenskan.
Topping, 28, joined MoDo ahead of the 2025/26 campaign but recorded just 27 points in 49 regular-season games. He improved in the playoffs with 11 points in 13 matches as the team reached the semifinals.
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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.
Modo Hockey forward Kyle Topping received a 7,500 kronor fine from the disciplinary committee for embellishing contact during a 5-3 playoff victory over BIK Karlskoga. The incident occurred with four minutes left in the third period, helping Modo take a 3-2 lead in the HockeyAllsvenskan semifinal series. Topping offered an explanation, while BIK Karlskoga players reacted strongly.
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Modo is set to end its association with forward Linus Andersson. The club will instead extend the contract of Måns Carlsson.
MoDo Hockey is pursuing a reunion with defenseman David Bernhardt from Linköping. Sports director Henrik Gradin has confirmed the club's interest while citing salary constraints as a major hurdle.
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Modo Hockey has acquired defenseman Elias Rosén from Växjö Lakers. The 27-year-old Leksands product is moving despite one year left on his contract.
Forward Linus Skager has agreed to join Södertälje SK in HockeyAllsvenskan. The 26-year-old moves from Troja Ljungby ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Modo Hockey is searching for a new head coach ahead of next season, with Mikael Karlberg as the club's primary target according to Expressen. Current coach Fredrik Andersson, who has a contract extending into next year, appears unlikely to remain in the role. Karlberg currently serves as an assistant with Färjestad.