Coaching Change

Victor Grönberg has been appointed as the new assistant coach at Almtuna. The 32-year-old moves from his role as J20 coach at Brynäs to work under head coach Marcus Ragnarsson.

May 05, 2026 Reported by AI

The New York Islanders have promoted Rocky Thompson to assistant coach. The 48-year-old joins the NHL team's staff after leading the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders to the playoffs. Thompson brings extensive coaching experience from multiple leagues.

Västerås IK announced Mikael Wikstrand as the new head coach for its men's hockey team on a 2+1-year contract. The 32-year-old former champion defenseman joins from Forshaga IF, where he led the team to two consecutive playoffs in Hockeyettan. Wikstrand boasts a distinguished playing career, including 2018 World Championship gold and 2022 SM gold.

April 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. denied reports that he hyperventilated upon learning head coach Mike Tomlin was stepping down. In a recent interview on The Blueprint Podcast, Porter described his emotional reaction but emphasized it was not as extreme as claimed. He also outlined his goals for the 2026 season, focusing on increasing turnovers.

Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, will work with former coach Mark Petchey on a trial basis for the upcoming WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells. The British player, currently ranked No. 25, recently parted ways with Francisco Roig and had stated she was not actively seeking a new coach. This reunion comes after their four-month collaboration in 2025.

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

FC Holstein Kiel has dismissed coach Marcel Rapp and appointed Tim Walter as his successor. The decision came after a poor performance against Karlsruher SC. Experts view Walter's return as both an opportunity and a risk in the relegation battle.