Kölner Haie
Former Luleå coach Henrik Stridh nearly joined Timrå IK after last season but instead accepted a role with Kölner Haie in Germany. He has kept the door open for future work with the Swedish club.
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Markus Ljungh has left Linköping HC after six seasons to join Kölner Haie on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old center described the move as a chance to regain enjoyment in the sport following difficult years.