Lausanne HC makes signing of Philip Holm official

"We are very pleased to welcome Philip. He was the best candidate on our list for the desired position. With his extensive background, Philip [...] has the ideal profile to fit in well with the team and the Swiss championship," Jan Alston says about the new defender who will join the team on Wednesday.

Philip Holm was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating the contract on Sunday and cleared on Monday. He was signed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhaws, but only ever played for the Rockford IceHogs, their AHL affiliate, He recorded four goals and eleven assists in 30 games for them.