Forward Åke Stakkestad is leaving BIK Karlskoga to play for Leksand next season. The 24-year-old was thanked by the club on Wednesday after one season back with the team.
BIK Karlskoga confirmed the departure via social media on Wednesday. The club’s sports chief Torsten Yngveson said the team thanks Stakkestad for his efforts this season and wishes him well going forward.
Swedish forward Alexander Ljungkrantz has agreed to join Östersund ahead of the next hockey campaign. The 24-year-old moves from BIK Karlskoga after a disappointing stint there.
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Luleå Hockey sport chief Thomas Fröberg has confirmed that forward Åke Stakkestad will not join the team next season. The club is also preparing to replace Brendan Shinnimin, who is moving to Linköping.
Borlänge is leading the race to sign forward Martin Karlsson following his departure from Leksand. The 35-year-old spent last season in France after Leksand was relegated from the SHL.
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Norwegian forward Eskild Bakke Olsen has confirmed he will remain with Linköping HC in the SHL. The 24-year-old center turned down NHL interest after a strong performance at the World Championship with Norway.