Skellefteå AIK has brought back 29-year-old forward Victor Laz from his loan stint with Kalmar in Hockeyallsvenskan. Laz, who joined Skellefteå on a two-year contract at the start of the season, recorded three goals and one assist in 11 games with Kalmar. He will rejoin the SHL team on Monday amid roster adjustments.
Skellefteå AIK is addressing gaps in its lineup by recalling versatile forward Victor Laz from Hockeyallsvenskan club Kalmar. The 29-year-old, originally signed from Kalmar ahead of the season on a two-year deal, had been loaned back to his previous team for valuable playing time.
During his 11 matches with Kalmar, Laz contributed three goals and one assist. In his limited appearances with Skellefteå in the SHL—also totaling 11 games—he managed one assist while seeing restricted ice time.
Skellefteå's general manager, Erik Forssell, commented on the move: “Victor har varit i Kalmar och fått värdefull speltid. Nu har vi lite luckor i laget och det passar bra att ta hem honom.” Laz is set to resume training with the team on Monday.
From Kalmar's perspective, sportchef Daniel Stolt expressed appreciation for Laz's contributions over the past month: “Vi kunde givetvis önskat och hoppats på en längre period men vi är tacksamma för den dryga månaden Victor har varit hos oss. Nu ska Victor tillbaka till Skellefteå för att försöka slå sig in i deras lag och vi önskar honom stort lycka till.”
This recall comes as Skellefteå evaluates its roster, aiming to bolster its forward lines for the ongoing SHL season.
