Story Summary
Nidaros Hockey have thanked Jonas Meisingset after his five-game spell with the EliteHockey Ligaen side came to an end. The club and Meisingset had both wanted to extend the arrangement, but Nidaros say their present financial framework does not allow a new deal.
Meisingset joined from Sparta during a demanding stretch in which Nidaros played five games in 10 days while managing an injury-hit squad. He provided needed depth, settled quickly into the player group and featured in a run that brought three wins from five matches.
Nidaros enter the international break fourth in the table after 13 games. Their league campaign resumes on 12 November with a home match against Vålerenga.
Key Facts
- Jonas Meisingset played five games for Nidaros Hockey after joining the club from Sparta.
- Nidaros won three of the five matches in which Meisingset appeared.
- Nidaros and Meisingset both wanted to extend their agreement, but the club said it lacks the financial capacity to do so at present.
- Nidaros are fourth in the EliteHockey Ligaen table after 13 matches.
- Nidaros return from the international break with a home game against Vålerenga on 12 November.
IHM Discussion
This is a brief departure shaped by finances rather than dissatisfaction with the player’s contribution. Nidaros brought Meisingset in when injuries and a compressed fixture list made additional depth particularly valuable, and the club’s assessment is that he delivered what was required on and off the ice.
Chief executive Kenneth Madsø said Meisingset supplied the depth Nidaros needed through a difficult period and contributed positively in the dressing room. The club’s statement is clear that there was mutual interest in continuing, but that its operating limits prevent an extension beyond the original agreement.
Why It Matters
The five-game spell covered a significant section of Nidaros’s early season. Three victories during that run helped the club reach the international break in fourth place, giving them points that remain valuable as the league schedule resumes.
Meisingset’s exit also removes a player who had been brought in specifically to help Nidaros manage injuries and a heavy workload. The club must now continue within the financial limits it has outlined.
Mini Q&A
Why is Jonas Meisingset leaving Nidaros Hockey?
Nidaros said both parties wanted to continue, but the club does not currently have the financial room to extend the agreement.
How many games did Jonas Meisingset play for Nidaros?
He played five games after joining Nidaros from Sparta.
When do Nidaros play next?
Nidaros return to league action at home against Vålerenga on 12 November.
What Comes Next
Nidaros resume EliteHockey Ligaen action on 12 November, when Vålerenga visit for a home fixture after the international break.
IHM Final View
Meisingset’s time at Nidaros was short, but it arrived when the team needed reinforcements most. His five appearances coincided with three wins, while the decision not to extend reflects the financial reality identified by the club rather than the value it placed on his contribution.