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Luke Martin hopes to stay with Örebro Hockey after contract expires

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  • Luke Martin's contract with Örebro Hockey expired after playoff elimination.
  • Martin reportedly hopes to stay and has discussed his future with the sports director.
  • Teammate Patrik Karlkvist wants Martin to remain for hockey and personal reasons.

Luke Martin's contract with Örebro Hockey has expired after the team's elimination from the SHL playoffs. The 27-year-old American defenseman, who had a successful first season in the SHL with 23 points in the regular season, reportedly hopes it was not his last match for the club. He has had discussions with sports director Henrik Löwdahl about a potential future with Örebro, though no decision has been made.

Martin emphasizes that his priority is continuing to develop as a player. Teammate Patrik Karlkvist has expressed a desire for Martin to stay, citing both on-ice performance and positive locker room presence. Örebro has approximately ten players with expiring contracts, according to reports.

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