HC Ajoie signs two youngsters and a mental coach

Tim Horak joins HC Ajoie from Kalpa Kuopio's U20 team. The 21-year-old defender returns to Switzerland after leaving Zug's organization in 2024 and spending two years in Finland. Horak and the club have agreed on a two-year deal with an option for an additional season.

For his part, Ludovic Hauser spent the last season with HC Fribourg-Gottéron's U21 squad. The young goaltender also played for HC Franches-Montagnes last year and will continue to do so this season under a B license. The 20-year-old has signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional season. 

As for Fabian Lüthi, the mental coach will provide both individual and team support for the squad in the area of mental coaching. He was a professional hockey player for twelve years and last played in the 2019-20.