Timrå has completed the signing of 26-year-old Finnish forward Otto Kivenmäki on a two-year contract. The move marks the club's first step to rebuild its roster after recent departures.
Sporting director Kent Norberg announced the deal on Friday. Kivenmäki arrives from SaiPa in Finland's top league, where he recorded 57 points in the most recent season. He also earned a call-up to the national team during that campaign.
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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.
Nybro Vikings have bolstered their squad ahead of the season's final stretch by signing 23-year-old forward Olli Nikupeteri from Finnish Liiga club Kärpät for the remainder of the season. Nikupeteri, who previously played over 130 SHL matches with Luleå, brings experience and versatility to the team. Sportchef Mikael Aaro highlighted the player's strong work ethic and team-oriented approach.
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Timrå IK announced that young Finnish defenseman Ilari Kapanen will not continue with the club next season. The nearly 19-year-old prospect signed a one-year contract last summer but struggled to secure a roster spot. Timrå thanked him on social media for his contributions.
AIK has signed 22-year-old defenseman Edvin Isén to a two-season agreement running through the 2027/28 season. The move makes permanent his earlier loan stint with the HockeyAllsvenskan club, where he recorded two assists in nine games. Isén joins from Tyresö/Hanviken after a strong performance of 25 points in 35 regular-season matches.
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Malmö Redhawks have reportedly signed Finnish defenseman Oliwer Kaski ahead of the upcoming SHL season. The 30-year-old comes from Köln in Germany, where he recorded 38 points in 48 games. Expressen broke the news of the deal.
Östersund announced defenseman Erik Flood as its first signing for the 2026/27 HockeyAllsvenskan season. The player, who spent last season in Slovakia, has previously played for Kristianstad, Vita Hästen, AIK and Västerås in the league. Flood has inked a two-year deal with the club.
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Västerås IK has added 20-year-old center Melker Bertals to its roster on a one-year contract ahead of the new season. The forward comes from Borlänge in Hockeyettan, where he tallied 42 points over 37 regular-season games in his first senior campaign. Bertals, a product of Mora IK's youth system, expressed excitement about joining the club's fresh start.