Västerås IK has appointed Peter Popovic as its new sportchef, according to reports from the club. The announcement was made in Västerås, Sweden. Popovic, a former assistant coach for the Swedish national team Tre Kronor, reportedly has a background that includes three World Championship gold medals, one silver, one bronze, and a silver medal from the 2014 Olympics as an assistant coach.
He last worked in Sweden five years ago as an assistant coach for Färjestad before roles with Swiss club ZSC Lions and Finnish team Tappara. Stefan Holmgren will serve as the assistant sportchef. " The move comes after Västerås IK reportedly had a difficult season, requiring a qualification series to remain in Hockeyallsvenskan, with former coach Niklas Johansson leaving his position.
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Club chairman Caroline Moselius cited the need for a restart, stability, and continuity with genuine engagement for the club.