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Herman Liv signs two-year contract with HV71

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  • Herman Liv has signed a two-year contract with HV71.
  • He is the son of HV71 legend Stefan Liv, who died 15 years ago.
  • HV71 has approved Herman Liv potentially wearing his father's retired number 1.

Herman Liv has officially signed a two-year contract with HV71, returning to the Jönköping club where he began his career. He is the son of HV71 legend Stefan Liv, who died in a plane crash 15 years ago. Herman Liv expressed joy at returning to the club, stating he has followed HV71 since he was born and looks forward to continuing his development as a goaltender there.

HV71 retired Stefan Liv's jersey number 1 after his death, but the club's board has approved Herman Liv potentially taking the number out of retirement if he wants it. Herman Liv said he has not decided on a number yet but is grateful for the opportunity, as he has always worn number 1 in his career and it means a lot to him.

I have followed HV71 since I was born and look forward to continuing my development as a goaltender there.

Herman Liv

I have not decided on a number yet but am grateful for the opportunity, as I have always worn number 1 in my career and it means a lot to me.

Herman Liv

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