Story Summary
Czech Extraliga side Motor have brought Norwegian international Ole Andersen in for a one-month trial. Sporting director Václav Nedorost said the club wanted to increase competition on defence and described Andersen as a mobile, puck-moving defenceman with international experience. Andersen will have a month to earn a place with the club after arriving from ICEHL side Fehérvár AV19.
Key Facts
- Motor have brought Norwegian international Ole Andersen in for a one-month trial.
- Sporting director Václav Nedorost said Motor wanted to expand competition in defence and that Andersen is a mobile, puck-friendly defenceman with international experience.
- Andersen most recently played in the ICEHL for Fehérvár AV19.
- In the most recent season, including playoffs, Andersen played 49 games, scored three goals and added 22 assists.
- Andersen represented Norway at the 2023 World Championship.
IHM Discussion
Motor’s decision to bring Ole Andersen in for a month-long trial is explicitly framed by the club as an effort to increase competition on defence. Sporting director Václav Nedorost’s description – emphasising mobility and puck skills – points to a blueliner who can help move the puck out of the defensive zone and contribute to transition play.
Andersen recorded three goals and 22 assists in 49 appearances, including the play-offs, last season. Those numbers suggest he can contribute as a distributor as well as a defender. His recent ICEHL experience with Fehérvár AV19 and appearance at the 2023 World Championship add experience of different systems and international hockey.
The trial gives Motor time to assess whether Andersen’s puck-moving attributes fit the club’s defensive group and tactical needs.
Why It Matters
The move matters to Motor because it directly addresses depth and competition on defence. Andersen’s puck skills and assist production could offer another option in transition. For Andersen, the trial is an opportunity to earn a place with the Czech Extraliga club.