National League

What Blick's Dino Kessler revealed this afternoon has now been confirmed by EHC Kloten. They have signed HC Lugano's Roman Schlagenhauf to a two-year contract. They also agreed to terms with Alain Bircher.

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27-year-old Schlagenhauf had signed a deal with the Bianconeri in mid-February, but now leaves the team before the start of the new season. As for Bircher, the 19-year-old defenseman is a product of Kloten's organisation and made his NLA debut this past season (two games). He has agreed to a one-year contract. (mso)