Tobias Thermell has been let go as assistant coach for Örebro Hockey. He shares his feelings about the departure with NA for the first time, expressing significant disappointment. Calle Gunnarsson will replace him.
Tobias Thermell has left Örebro Hockey after being fired as assistant coach. In an interview with Nerikes Allehanda (NA), he speaks for the first time about his emotions regarding the sudden breakup. 'Very disappointed,' Thermell states in the article title, elaborating: 'Of course sad. One wanted to be part of the whole journey.'
The departure has been analyzed in an extra episode of the Nedsläpp Örebro podcast, where journalists David Hellsing and Lasse Wirström discuss the event. They describe it as 'a bit of a half-measure,' noting that Calle Gunnarsson is now stepping in as the new assistant coach. Thermell, who has been part of the organization, had hoped to continue contributing to the team's development.
The incident raises questions about Örebro Hockey's internal dynamics, but the club has not commented on the details publicly. Thermell's reaction highlights the personal impact of such decisions in professional ice hockey.
