National League

HC Lugano informs that defender Riccardo Sartori will play on loan for the Finnish club RoKi Hockey Rovaniemi as of next season.

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The 22-year-old defender extended his contract with HC Lugano at the end of April until 2020. The club had already announced that Sartori will leave HC Lugano for one season. And now, they have reached an agreement with RoKi Hockey Rovaniemi. The Finnish club currently plays in the second league which is called "Mestis".

According to the club's press release, HC Lugano is able to call Sartori at any time if needed. Sartori, a product of HC Ambrì-Piotta's youth organisation, appeared in 56 games for the Bianconeri this past season, scoring five points (one goal, four assists). In addition, he played four NLB games for the HCB Ticino Rockets.

Last Update: 27 July 2017, 10:05 AM | mfa/jca