Story Summary
HC Fribourg-Gottéron have extended Henrik Borgström and Jan Dorthe through the end of the 2028-29 season.
The National League club announced the agreements ahead of its game against HC Ambrì-Piotta. Both forwards join Marcus Sörensen and Jacob de la Rose among the players recently given new deals as Gottéron build their roster for the coming years.
Dorthe, an HCFG youth product, has spent all but one season of his career with the Dragons. Borgström is in his second season in Switzerland after joining Gottéron last season.
Key Facts
- Henrik Borgström and Jan Dorthe have agreed contract extensions with HC Fribourg-Gottéron until the end of the 2028-29 season.
- Both players are forwards for the National League club.
- Jan Dorthe is an HCFG youth product and has played only one season away from the Dragons, in Sweden.
- Dorthe has three goals and one assist in eight games this season.
- Henrik Borgström joined Gottéron last season and is in his second season in Switzerland.
- Borgström has two assists in one game for HCFG this season.
- Gottéron also announced new contracts for Marcus Sörensen and Jacob de la Rose last week.
IHM Discussion
The extensions continue a clear run of roster business at Gottéron, with Borgström and Dorthe now secured alongside the recently re-signed Sörensen and de la Rose. The two deals cover forwards at different points in their relationship with the club: Dorthe has deep roots in the organisation, while Borgström arrived only last season.
Why It Matters
Keeping both forwards through 2028-29 gives Gottéron additional continuity as it shapes its squad for future National League campaigns. Dorthe’s current production stands at four points in eight games, while Borgström has begun the season with two assists in one appearance.