Noah Steen, 21, has confirmed he is leaving Örebro HK and will establish himself with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch next season. Steen has signed a two-year deal with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, who drafted him as number 199 in the seventh round in the summer of 2024. His move marks a significant loss for Örebro as he transitions to North American professional hockey.
Steen's departure is part of a broader exodus, with seven players total leaving the SHL club. Among them is veteran goalie Jhonas Enroth, 37, who is departing after his tenure with the team. The other players confirmed to be leaving are Niklas Nilsson, Peetro Seppälä, Juuso Vainio, Patrik Puistola, Kalle Miketinac, and Herman Liv.
Rumors are circulating about where some of these departing players might land next season. Herman Liv, 19, is rumored to be heading to HV71, while Patrik Puistola is reportedly set for Frölunda. These potential moves would see young talent redistributed among SHL competitors as Örebro reshapes its roster.
Örebro HK is a professional ice hockey club based in Örebro, Sweden, competing in the top-tier Swedish Hockey League. The club was founded in 1990 as HC Örebro 90 and plays its home games at the 5,500-seat Behrn Arena, which opened in 1965 and was renovated in 2011. Örebro earned promotion to the SHL by winning the 2013 Kvalserien qualification tournament and has since established itself as a competitive mid-tier team with notable playoff appearances including semifinal losses in the 2020–21 and 2022–23 seasons.
The club's franchise records are held by Henrik Löwdahl with 565 points in 571 games and Jonas Almqvist with 307 points in 281 appearances. Örebro HK was rebranded in 2005, adopting its current name and a new logo featuring a stylized viper. This rebranding coincided with the club's efforts to build a stronger identity within Swedish hockey.
Amid the departures, Örebro has been active in securing new talent and retaining key players. The club has signed Siim Liivik, Michael Haga, and Gustaf Franzén to two-year contracts each. Contract extensions have been secured with Johan Wiklander and Marcus Weinstock for 1+1 years.
Luke Martin has also extended his contract with Örebro, while Gustav Backström signed a two-year extension keeping him at the club until 2024 and was appointed assistant captain ahead of the current season. Additionally, Teemu Turunen has signed a contract for the 2026/27 season. Coaching and management changes are also underway at Örebro.
The club is reportedly close to a coaching change, with Martin Filander set to take over as new head coach. Tony Mårtensson has come in as assistant sports director to Henrik Löwdahl as the organization restructures its leadership. In goal, Örebro HK has reportedly signed Filip Larsson from Leksand as a replacement for Jhonas Enroth for the 2026/27 season.
The club is also reportedly set to add Erik Norén from Linköping. Örebro's recent performance has seen the club finish ninth or tenth in the standings and be eliminated in the quarterfinals three years in a row. As of November 19, 2025, during the 2025–26 season, Örebro HK ranks tenth in the SHL standings after 20 games with 22 points.
This consistent mid-table positioning has prompted the current roster overhaul aimed at achieving better playoff results. Elsewhere in the SHL, several other player movements and rumors are shaping the league. Eddie Levin is leaving Kalmar HC and is reportedly set to play for Växjö in the SHL.
Michael Lindqvist is being pursued by Örebro for next season. Pontus Johansson is predicted to leave Sweden for NHL challenges next season. Elias Lindgren is leaving Vimmerby Hockey and is reportedly set to join Växjö Lakers in the SHL.
Oskar Wahlberg is not continuing with Frölunda and is reportedly set to play for MoDo next season. Andreas Thelander and Elias Lindström are rumored to be close to joining Vimmerby Hockey. Joel Kellman is reportedly set to leave Färjestad for Rögle.
One player with an uncertain future at Örebro is Liam Danielsson, who is rumored to be linked with Timrå IK for next season. However, Örebro sportchef Henrik Löwdahl says they expect him to stay, creating ambiguity about his plans. In unrelated sports news, former alpine skier Aksel Lund Svindal, 43, says he is not continuing as coach for alpine star Lindsey Vonn.
Meanwhile, Graham Potter took Sweden to the World Cup finals and can expect a bonus of several million kronor. The implications of Örebro's roster overhaul are significant as the club attempts to break its pattern of quarterfinal exits and move up the SHL standings. With seven players departing and multiple new signings and extensions, the team's chemistry and performance will be tested in the coming seasons.
Reactions within the hockey community suggest this restructuring could position Örebro for a more competitive future if the new pieces integrate successfully.