Multiple reports confirm that Stridh and Berglund, known as 'Bulan', are moving to Cologne for a new adventure. Stridh was contacted by Stefan 'Skuggan' Nilsson in the summer of 2017 to become Berglund's assistant. At the time, Stridh was not established and had been working in Timrå (Allsvenskan) and with the junior national team.
According to Kuriren, Stridh described his gratitude for his time at Luleå Hockey. He also noted that he is not really a snow person, reflecting on his initial plan to stay only two years in Luleå.