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SHL - Dean Kukan has extended his contract with Swedish team Luleå Hockey until 2017. The Swiss international is already in possession of a contract for the upcoming season and has now signed for an additional year.

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Dean Kukan just finished his fifth season in the organisation of Luleå Hockey. In 155 career games in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the 21-year-old defenseman has been able to score nine goals and 25 assists.

In the past season, Kukan could also celebrate the win of the Champions Hockey League with Luleå, contributing one goal in the final game. (lcu)

CORRECTION Luleå Hockey has corrected the statement on their website, saying there was a mix-up and that in fact Dean Kukan's contract is still valid just until the end of the 2015-16 season, as it was extended last autumn. - 26 March 2015, 4:08 PM