HV71 has appointed Niklas Eriksson as head coach two months after securing its SHL contract. Sport chief Johan Hult highlighted Eriksson's SHL experience as a key factor in the decision.
The club aims to build greater stability following several turbulent seasons. Eriksson is expected to establish clearer structure in the team's play as work on player signings intensifies.
Niklas Eriksson has taken over as head coach of HV71 following his dismissal from Örebro at the end of March. The 10-year veteran of the club now aims to stabilize the team in the SHL.
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