Ice hockey news – Ullström returns to EHC Biel – Sport

Foursome of foreigners near Biel complete

Swede David Ullström returns to EHC Biel. The 31-year-old forward signed a contract with the Zeelanders for next season. Ullström joined the EHCB from the KHL in October 2019 and accumulated 30 scoring points in 28 games. After last season, which was canceled due to the corona pandemic, his contract was not extended for the time being. With Ullström’s renewed commitment, the Bielers have their foreigner quartet with the two Finns Toni Rajala, Petteri Lindbohm and Canadian Marc-Antoine Pouliot.

Test between Ticino Rockets and EVZ Academy canceled

After the first third of the test match between the Ticino Rockets and the EVZ Academy, it was learned that a Ticino player had tested positive for the corona virus in advance. The person in question, who was not named, had been uncomfortable in training Wednesday. He then went into quarantine and was tested, like coach Sébastien Reuille in Corriere del Ticino confirmed. The two teams decided to abandon the match when the score was 3-1 for Biasca.

Total for the next U-20 World Cup in Edmonton

The next U-20 World Cup will be played entirely in Edmonton. Spectators are not allowed to games scheduled for December 26 through January 5. Originally, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) had planned not only Edmonton but also Red Deer, which is also located in the Canadian province of Alberta, as the venue for the youth tournament. The corona pandemic has forced those responsible for the IIHF to rethink. The World Youth Championship will take place in a bubble in the same setting as the NHL playoffs.