Konstantin Komarek returns to Vienna Capitals after 13 Swedish seasons

Veteran center Konstantin Komarek is heading back to Austria to play for Vienna Capitals next season. The move ends his 13-year stint in Swedish hockey, including three seasons with Västerås.

Konstantin Komarek and Västerås have parted ways after three seasons together. He joined the club ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and served as captain during the past two seasons. In the most recent campaign, Komarek recorded 32 points in 43 regular-season games and added eight points during the qualification series against Troja-Ljungby, helping secure Västerås continued place in Hockeyallsvenskan.

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Västerås IK captain Konstantin Komarek and teammates celebrate their thrilling 4-3 win over Treja-Ljungby, securing Hockeyallsvenskan survival.
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Västerås IK secures Hockeyallsvenskan survival against Treja-Ljungby

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Västerås IK defeated Treja-Ljungby 4-3 in match five of the Hockeyallsvenskan qualification series, clinching the series 4-1 and remaining in the league while Treja drops to Hockeyettan. Captain Konstantin Komarek scored twice, contributing eight points overall. Treja coach Magnus Sundquist praised his players despite the loss.

Vimmerby HC is reportedly nearing a deal to bring back goalkeeper Tomas Rydén. The 32-year-old, who previously starred for the club, would pair with loaned prospect Isak Sörqvist from Luleå. Nothing is finalized yet, but Rydén has expressed enthusiasm for the move.

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Västerås IK has added 24-year-old forward Sebastian Falk to its roster ahead of the upcoming Hockeyallsvenskan season. The Stockholm native joins after a prolific stint with Lindlövens IF, where he recorded 72 points in 49 games. Falk, who has prior experience in the league, aims to secure a permanent spot.

Örebro Hockey is pursuing forward Michael Lindqvist from relegated Leksand ahead of next season, sources say. The 31-year-old right-shooter has averaged around 25 points per season over 11 years in SHL. Leksand fell to HV71 in recent qualification play.

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Defenseman Alexander Anderberg will not stay with Östersunds IK after failing to receive a new contract offer, despite his willingness to take a pay cut. Interest from Västerås and AIK has emerged for the hard-shooting back, who recorded 29 points in 49 games this season. Meanwhile, AIK forward Oliver Tärnström appears headed for the exit after two seasons, with Mora leading the pursuit.

Vimmerby HC clinched their place in the HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2026/27 season by defeating Södertälje SK 2-1 in a shootout during the penultimate regular-season game. The win came as Västerås IK, despite a 3-2 overtime victory over Mora IK, failed to avoid the relegation playoff. Coach Eric Karlsson expressed overwhelming emotion after the match.

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Tomas Holmström, the former Stanley Cup winner, will remain as head coach of Piteå HC for the next season following a successful mid-season appointment. The club achieved playoffs under his leadership despite starting at the bottom of the table. The extension for Holmström and assistant Daniel Rankvist is set to be announced soon.

 

 

 

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