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As one can read on vsport.at, Dan Ratushny has made use of his out-clause and will no longer serve as head coach of the Austrian national team. Thus, his sole focus will be on Lausanne HC.

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"After careful considerations I came to the conclusion that it is no longer possible for me to continue as Head Coach of Team Austria while also supervising a team in Switzerland", says the Canadian in a statement.

As the qualification for the Olympic Games 2018 are taking place from September 1 to September 4, the ÖEHV had to decide quickly on their new coaching duo: team manager Alpo Suhonen will serve as their new head coach and Swiss Roger Bader, who has worked for Austria's program since 2014, as assistant coach. (mso)