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NLB - EHC Visp has today confirmed the acquisition of HC Red Ice’s Egor Mikhailov for the upcoming season. The forward has a KHL out-clause in his deal and since Mikhailov’s running contract has been taken over from HC Red Ice, he will not suit up next season in the games against the Valaisans.

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Furthermore, EHC Visp announces several extensions. Among them is the confirmation of the earlier reported extension for one season with head coach Kim Collins, as well as a new deal for James Desmarais. Desmarais, who joined Visp in the course of the past season from HC Ajoie, has also signed for one year.

Furthermore, defensemen Beat Heldstab and Fernando Heynen have re-signed with Visp until the end of the 2014/15 season. Young center Samuel Keller has also signed a new deal with EHC Visp.

And lastly, playoff-reinforcement Marwin Leu, who had joined Visp from the GCK Lions, has received a two-year contract until the end of the 2015/16 season.

Concerning a possible extension with their leading scorer of the past season, Alex Kovalev, EHC Visp informs that a final decision will be made after the forward has undergone knee surgery.