Swiss League

NLB - After two years playing in the jersey of HC Red Ice, the Ukrainian-Swiss forward Evgenï Chiriaev has finally decided to leave the Valais and move to another team as of the upcoming season.

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"I will leave, it's official," Chiriaev confirmed to Arcinfo. "I have waited for the offer of the club before checking all the other options. But today, the decision is made."

When asked about his future destination, the 25-year-old confirmed contacts to Langnau but ensured that there is still nothing official or signed yet. "Two teams, mainly Olten and Langnau, were interested in me," he revealed. "And it's true that the talks with with the Bernese are in an advanced stage."

Evgenï Chiriaev has appeared in a total of 52 games for the Valais this season, in which he recorded 21 goals and 28 assists for 49 points. (rlu)