Kanadalainen keskushyökkääjä Noah Philp on avautunut päätöksestään pitää taukoa jääkiekosta kauden 2023/2024 aikana. Ratkaisu tuli vahvan AHL-tulokaskauden jälkeen ja yllätti monet Pohjois-Amerikassa.
Philp jätti lajin kokonaan sen sijaan, että olisi allekirjoittanut uuden sopimuksen. Hän kertoi tarvinneensa aikaa keskittyäkseen elämään jääkiekon ulkopuolella ja vietti tauon matkustellen saadakseen uusia näkökulmia. Pelaajan mukaan tauko antoi hänelle erilaisen suhtautumistavan asioihin.
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Several hockey players have agreed to new deals across leagues.
Canadian forward Noah Philp has reached a verbal agreement to play for HV71 in the SHL next season. The 27-year-old center is currently in the AHL playoffs with the Chicago Wolves. The move could address a long-standing need for HV71 at the center position.
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Several NHL teams have begun assembling their American Hockey League rosters and coaching staffs for the 2026-27 campaign while the Calder Cup Playoffs continue.
Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 15 seasons in the American Hockey League.
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Norway will receive reinforcement from North America for the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland. The 20-year-old Michael Brandsegg-Nygård joins after his AHL team was eliminated.
Forward Linus Weissbach and Frölunda have parted ways, ending the player's second stint with the SHL club. The 28-year-old returned to his hometown team in 2024 after years playing in North America.
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Pontus Johansson has shone in Skellefteå's SM playoff run against Luleå, scoring in recent matches and filling a key role. Expert Staffan Kronwall predicts the 24-year-old will depart Swedish hockey for the NHL after the season. His agent previously confirmed interest from North America's top league.