Kalmar has lost another top scorer from its Hockeyallsvenskan roster. Liam Hawel has signed a one-year contract with Pelicans in the Finnish league after a strong season.
The 27-year-old Canadian forward recorded 45 points with 13 goals and 32 assists in 51 games for Kalmar. He finished second on the team in scoring behind George Diaco, who has also departed for Sport in Finland.
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Leksands IF announced the signing of American forward Tyler Kelleher on May 3 as their first major acquisition after relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan. The 31-year-old joins from Modo on a one-year contract, bringing proven playoff scoring prowess. Club officials praised his offensive skills and clutch performances.
Kalmar has secured the services of 21-year-old forward Valdemar Vesterlund for the upcoming season in HockeyAllsvenskan. The move comes after Vesterlund accepted an offer despite recently extending his contract with Tingsryd. He will bring experience from two prior seasons in the league.
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Kalmar HC has confirmed that defenseman Eric Norin is among four players departing the club following their quarterfinal exit. The 34-year-old joined late in the season on a short-term deal.
Kalmar HC has finalized a deal to sign experienced Swedish defenseman Jonathan Andersson for next season, according to reports. The 32-year-old, who has represented Tre Kronor, brings a wealth of elite experience to the club. Multiple outlets had linked him to the move in recent weeks.
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Kalmar has added 24-year-old forward Reece Vitelli to its roster. The right-handed player arrives after a season split between the ECHL and AHL.
Forward Linus Skager has agreed to join Södertälje SK in HockeyAllsvenskan. The 26-year-old moves from Troja Ljungby ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Finnish world champion defenceman Oliwer Kaski has returned to Sweden's SHL, signing a one-year contract with Malmö. The 30-year-old right-shot back joins from German DEL side Köln, where he recorded 38 points last season. Kaski previously played for HV71.