Story Summary
EHC Kloten team manager Riccardo Schödler says the club has started contract negotiations with three players whose deals expire next spring: Simon Meier, Rafael Meier and Bernd Wolf. Schödler discussed the talks in an online Q&A for fans. The Meier twins have been with the Kloten organisation since their junior hockey days, while Wolf signed with the National League club in 2024.
Key Facts
- Riccardo Schödler, team manager of EHC Kloten, said the club has begun negotiations with players on expiring contracts.
- The players named were Simon Meier, Rafael Meier and Bernd Wolf.
- All three players’ contracts expire next spring.
- Schödler discussed the negotiations in an online Q&A for EHC Kloten fans.
- Simon and Rafael Meier have been with EHC Kloten’s organisation since their junior hockey days.
- Bernd Wolf signed with EHC Kloten in 2024.
IHM Discussion
The public acknowledgement of talks provides clarity around three forthcoming roster decisions. Retaining Simon and Rafael Meier would preserve continuity with players developed through Kloten’s junior system. Wolf, meanwhile, joined the National League club in 2024, making his situation a separate decision alongside the twins’ futures. The negotiations remain open until any new agreements are announced.
Why It Matters
For Kloten, addressing contracts that expire next spring is an important part of planning the next roster. The Meier twins offer a direct link to the club’s junior system, while Wolf’s situation concerns a player who joined in 2024. Starting discussions early gives the club time to assess each case before the contracts run down.