For the first time since the start of the 2015-16 season, the Vancouver Canucks have called up Ronalds Kenins from their AHL-affiliate team. Defender Andrey Pedan, in return, has been reassigned to the Utica Comets

As HC Ajoie's forward Dario Kummer has confirmed to journalist Leroy Ryser, he will return to his youth team SC Langenthal at the end of the season. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the club, until 2018.

mt_ignoreAccording to Ticinonews, the league has initiated proceedings against HC Lugano's Steve Hirschi and Gregory Hofmann for their hits on the Kloten Flyers' Denis Hollenstein and Patrick von Gunten, respectively.

After a disappointing season thus far, EHC Visp has released head coach Kim Collins with immediate effect. Current assistant coach and team manager Gil Montandon will ad interim take over Collin's position.

EHC Biel announced this morning that their forward Philipp Wetzel will be sidelined for roughly two months due to a broken finger.