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.
Uppgifterna emerged in Finnish media on Friday. Oikarinen was appointed sport chief at Kalmar HC following Daniel Stolt's move to general manager. He had previously played for the club since arriving in 2016 and contributed to its promotion to Hockeyettan before serving as assistant sport chief.
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Örebro Hockey has parted ways with head coach Niklas Eriksson after nearly ten years with the club. Martin Filander is reportedly set to become the new head coach. Eriksson expressed deep disappointment over the sudden split.
Kalmar HC announced changes to its leadership structure ahead of the new season. Sportchef Daniel Stolt advances to general manager, while Jarkko Oikarinen takes over as sportchef. The club also recruited Christian Widéen from rival Vimmerby to bolster its sports group.
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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.
In the latest coaching staff change for Färjestad BK this season—following the mid-season dismissal of head coach Jörgen Jönsson and Olsson's promotion—Christer Olsson has left his assistant coach position after one season, citing family reasons. Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, who joined the senior team as an extra resource after his earlier promotion from the J20 squad, will replace him. Sports director Rickard Wallin confirmed the move.
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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.
Carl-Johan Stålhammar, director of Linköping HC, has expressed frustration over the team's season and vowed significant changes for the next campaign. With the club three points and 14 goals behind Leksand in the relegation battle, and 12 goals short of Örebro's playoff position, the pressure mounts ahead of the final regular-season game. Stålhammar dismissed calls for continuity, insisting on bold reforms.
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HV71 has parted ways with head coach Anton Blomqvist after two seasons, the club announced on its website. Acting general manager Johan Hult cited a lack of desired sporting progress at team and individual levels. Assistant coach Kris Beech is also leaving his role, while discussions continue for others.