National League

As Ticinonews reports, the young defenseman Riccardo Sartori will stay with HC Lugano next season. Although his contract is running out, the Bianconeri have the option to extend the contract for another year.

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The clause that will keep the 21-year-old defenseman in his home town will expire by the end of January. HC Lugano, however, definitely wants to keep Sartori on their team and has no intention of missing this deadline, the same source writes.

Riccardo Sartori made his debut for HC Lugano in the National League A in the 2013-14 season. Since then, the native of Lugano has suited up in 59 games for the Bianconeri and put up one assist. (tme)