Patrick de Preux steps down as president of Lausanne HC

"Having had the honor of being President of the LHC has been a fantastic life-learning experience. I've thoroughly enjoyed doing something that, from my point of view, has been a success, even if there's still a title to be won and a financial equilibrium to be found.," Patrick de Preux said in a statement released by Lausanne HC. "I wish my successor every success."

De Preux will be officially thanked in a pre-game ceremony on September 21. His successor will take on his new duties on September 2.