Juhani Suomalainen will remain as assistant coach of the SCL Tigers

Suomalainen was promoted to his new job when the Tigers signed Heinz Ehlers as their new head coach. However, the Tigers have not disclosed how long the 35-year-old Finn's contract will be valid. Ehlers, on the other hand, has a two-year contract, valid until 2018, with the option for an additional season.

In addition, the SCL Tigers have also announced that their forward Nils Berger, who played on loan for the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, has returned to the Emmental and will practice with the Tigers again. In nine games for the Lakers, the 25-year-old scored two goals and four assists.