Story Summary
Dan Tangnes has reportedly attracted interest from National League clubs in Switzerland, but the Rögle BK head coach says there have been no discussions and nothing concrete for him to weigh up. The Norwegian returned to Swedish hockey a little over a year ago after leaving EV Zug, where he spent seven seasons as head coach. Tangnes is contracted to Rögle until 2028, while the club would like to agree an extension with him.
Key Facts
- Dan Tangnes is reportedly drawing interest from some Swiss National League clubs.
- Tangnes said there have been no discussions or anything concrete for him to consider.
- Tangnes joined Rögle BK a little over a year ago after leaving Switzerland.
- He spent seven seasons as EV Zug head coach, winning two championships and one cup.
- Tangnes is under contract with Rögle until 2028.
- Rögle have 14 points from ten SHL games and are tied with four other teams in the middle of the standings.
- Rögle would like to extend Tangnes’s contract.
IHM Discussion
The reported Swiss interest is understandable given Tangnes’s record and familiarity with the National League. His seven-year tenure at EV Zug included two league titles and a cup, giving prospective clubs a clear body of work in their own competition. However, the significant immediate point is Tangnes’s response: he has not described an offer, negotiations or a decision to leave Rögle. His present contract also runs through 2028, so the story remains one of reported interest rather than a confirmed coaching move.
For Rögle, the situation centres on retaining stability around a coach already working through the SHL season. The club’s stated wish to extend his deal indicates that it values continuity, but no agreement has been announced. With Rögle level on points with four teams after ten games, the current focus remains the team’s position in a congested section of the table.
Why It Matters
Coaching interest across the Swedish and Swiss leagues can quickly become relevant because established head coaches with proven National League experience are a limited market. Tangnes has that experience, along with a current role at an SHL club. Still, his comments make clear that no concrete option has reached the stage of formal consideration. Until that changes, Rögle retain a coach under a long-term contract and Swiss interest should be treated cautiously.
Mini Q&A
Is Dan Tangnes leaving Rögle BK?
No departure has been confirmed. Tangnes said there have been no discussions or anything concrete to consider, and his Rögle contract expires in 2028.
What is Tangnes’s Swiss hockey background?
He coached EV Zug for seven seasons, winning two championships and one cup before joining Rögle a little over a year ago.