Hannes Björninen prepares for the World Cup with Finland.
It is now clear that the 27-year-old center is leaving Brennas for Örebro.
– He has a proven track record and knows what it takes to win, says new sporting director Niklas Ericsson.
After last season’s Olympic gold and WC gold with Finland, Hannes Björninen has gone to Brynäs for this season.
Regardless of filling in for NHL players, federal captains Jukka Jalonen and Mikko Manner are betting on a fourth World Cup team consisting of hopefuls Hannes Björninen and soon 38-year-old Marco Antila.
In the international practice match against Tre Kronor in Umeå on Thursday night, Ahti Oksanen added from Oskarshamn.
Hannes Björninen is ready for Örebro for the next two seasons.
– We get a solid team player who is useful in all forms of play. With his experience and strong leadership, he will become an important player in our team, says Niklas Ericsson.
Can play top center
It is interesting how Örebro will form his midfield team after Rodrigo Apoules left for Rugley and Jani Lagunen will not remain.
The line’s natural centers are also Christopher Mastomaki and Milton Oscarson.
In addition, Leo Carlsson, if he stayed, could play in the center, like Robert Leno and Ludwig Larsson from Rogl, who played in this position and as forwards.
Ludvig Larsson has the ability to play first place and Hannes Björninen can be classified as Brynäs’ second place.
– I’ve seen what’s happened in Orebro in recent years and I like what’s happening. We will have a strong team and the goal is to win, says Hannes Bjornen.
New fourth acquisition
In the past, Örebro has chased center Dennis Rasmussen, who will remain in Davos, according to local newspaper Nerikes Allehanda, and that is no longer the case with Finnish center Sakari Manninen.
On the other hand, Örebro finished with attacking full-back Samuel Johansson from Brinas, as well as full-back Robin Norell from Oskarshamn and striker Axel Sundberg from Moura.
Johan Hedberg from Mura is also on hand as Orebro’s new head coach.
The text has been updated.