Swiss League

NLB - HC Ajoie has signed EHC Olten's Raffael Lüthi (photo), GSHC's Joey Dupertuis and EHCB's Elien Paupe to deals for the upcoming season. Furthermore, forward Thimotée Tuffet has extended his contract for another year.

Photo EHC Olten

Forward Raffael Lüthi is no stranger in the Ajoie, where he has already played for four years between 2009 and 2013. In the past season, the 26-year-old has scored 12 points in 50 games for EHC Olten.

Joey Dupertuis joins HC Ajoie from Genève-Servette HC. He has mostly played in GSHC's junior teams but also already appeared in 19 career NLA games over the past two years. Dupertuis signs a contract with the option of a B-license.

Netminder Elien Paupe is a former HCA junior player before he joined EHC Biel's Elie A team three years ago. The 19-year-old will play the upcoming season with the Ajoulots with a contract via B-License.

Additionally, HC Ajoie and Thimotée Tuffet have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension. Last season, the 25-year-old forward was able to register six goals and eight assists in 52 games. (lcu)