Story Summary
Rögle head coach Tan Tangnes says 19-year-old centre Tinus Luc Koblar is not being barred from speaking to the media following the attention around a recent on-ice dispute.
Koblar has remained silent after alleging in a television interview that an opponent insulted his mother during a match. Nikola Pasic has since spoken publicly on several occasions and described the situation as a shock.
Rögle declined to make Koblar available to a newspaper the day after the incident, and the same position was maintained after Saturday’s 3-2 loss in Skellefteå. Tangnes said the decision reflected the player’s own wish not to comment yet, rather than a club instruction.
Key Facts
- Tinus Luc Koblar is 19 and plays centre for Rögle.
- Koblar alleged that an opponent made an insulting remark about his mother during a match.
- Nikola Pasic has publicly described the situation as a shock.
- Rögle did not make Koblar available for comment the day after the dispute or following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat in Skellefteå.
- Tangnes said Koblar does not wish to comment yet and that the club has not imposed a media ban.
- Tangnes said the club wanted to give Koblar time because of the attention surrounding the incident, his age and his experience.
- Tangnes described Koblar as Toronto’s player and said the attention had not gone unnoticed there.
- Koblar made his SHL breakthrough with Leksand last season before joining Rögle after Leksand’s relegation.
- After a successful World Championship, Koblar had an opportunity to compete for a place in Toronto before his loan back to Sweden was completed close to the start of the season.
- Koblar has recorded three assists since returning to Sweden on loan.
IHM Discussion
The immediate issue for Rögle is not a lack of explanation from the club. Tangnes has made clear that Koblar’s silence is being presented as the player’s own choice, with the club seeking to limit further pressure on a young player while he continues to play.
That distinction matters after the attention generated by Koblar’s allegation. A public response can quickly produce further questions, particularly when another player has already commented. Rögle’s approach, as described by Tangnes, is to allow Koblar space before he addresses the matter again.
It also comes during an important stage of Koblar’s career. He broke through in the SHL with Leksand, moved to Rögle after relegation, impressed at the World Championship and returned to Sweden on loan after pursuing an opportunity in Toronto.
Why It Matters
Koblar’s three assists since the loan began underline that this is occurring while he is active in Rögle’s season. The club’s handling therefore has both a player-welfare and hockey dimension: it is attempting to give a 19-year-old centre room to focus on his game amid intense scrutiny.
Tangnes also pointed to Toronto’s interest in the situation. That adds another layer to the attention around a player whose recent progress has already taken him from an SHL breakthrough to a World Championship success and an opportunity in Toronto.
Mini Q&A
Has Rögle banned Tinus Luc Koblar from speaking to the media?
No. Head coach Tan Tangnes said Koblar does not want to comment yet and that the club has not imposed a media ban.
Why has Koblar remained silent?
Tangnes said Rögle wanted to give the 19-year-old time amid the attention surrounding the recent dispute and allow him to focus on hockey.
What has Koblar done for Rögle this season?
He has registered three assists since his loan back to Sweden was completed close to the start of the season.
Coach Mark Comment
Protecting a young player from an immediate run of follow-up questions can be a sensible short-term measure when the focus needs to remain on training and matches. Rögle’s challenge is to preserve that space without allowing the situation outside the rink to become a continuing distraction for Koblar or the group.
What Comes Next
Tangnes said Koblar will speak when he feels ready. That remains the stated checkpoint, while the centre continues his loan spell in Sweden.
IHM Final View
Rögle have publicly framed Koblar’s absence from media duties as a player-led pause rather than a restriction imposed by the club. For now, the clearest position is that the 19-year-old will be given time, while his on-ice season continues.