EHC Olten remains in attack mode

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The National League is and remains the primary goal for EHC Olten, even after the final defeat against La Chaux-de-Fonds without discussion. Who should lead the club there has yet to be clarified. “We’re just taking a closer look at our season,” says chairman Marc Thommen. “But the basic idea doesn’t change, we want to go up.”

The role of coach Lars Leuenberger is also discussed in the sporting analysis. “A normal process if you miss your target. Leuenberger has a contract for next season, but we want to make sure it’s right for both parties.”

Thommen’s wish: relegation of the Tigers

In short, the Swiss league is not fun for him at the moment, says Thommen. For several reasons. “It would be good for us if the SCL Tigers relegated. Then we would have another derby opponent.” Thommen laughs when he says that.

Certainly, Langenthal has said goodbye to professional ice hockey, leaving a gaping hole in the region. He doesn’t really take the relegation of the Tigers seriously anyway. After all, the Tigers are also a role model; in the Emmental, the construction of a modern training center with a second ice rink has only just begun.

Speaking of the training center: In Olten they want to take away the building rights for the Kleinholz-Halle from the city and take over the management of the arena, build a modern training hall and ensure that there is enough ice for the young people and recreational athletes.

For the future of the Swiss League, Thommen also pins his hopes on the successor to the outgoing SIHF chairman, Rindlisbacher, who has yet to be determined. “It should be possible to get closer to the National League again and normalize this relationship,” says Thommen. The competition urgently needs to be on television again, streaming games alone is not the solution.

Three clubs from Valais – why not regionalise?

Not ideal for Olten for logical reasons either: next season three clubs from Valais will play in the Swiss league (Visp, Sierre, Martigny). In addition, the Rockets issue (Swiss League or 4th league?) is still unresolved. “The Ragetli should finally get to work,” says Thommen firmly. He would also like more courage and innovation from the association and think aloud about regionalizing the competition in the east and west groups.

music of the future. For this, the Swiss League should be able to keep more than 10 teams. Other questions must be answered first. For example: Who will get stuck in League Qualifiers (starting next Thursday)? You can still choose from the SCL Tigers, Ajoie and La Chaux-de-Fonds. Thommen’s preferred choice is known.

Source : Blick