Story Summary
Lausanne HC have brought back forward Floran Douay on a one-month contract. The 31-year-old Frenchman, who holds a Swiss player’s licence, played for Lausanne last season and will join the squad immediately. The agreement is explicitly described as a trial: at the end of the month, the club will decide whether to extend the deal. Douay is scheduled to be available for Lausanne’s game against HC Fribourg-Gottéron on Friday. In 2025-26, he appeared in 46 games and also took part in the Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina as part of the French delegation.
Key Facts
- Floran Douay, 31, is a forward.
- Douay holds a Swiss player’s licence.
- He returns to Lausanne HC, having already played for the club last season.
- Lausanne HC have offered Douay a one-month contract.
- A decision on an extension will be made at the end of the trial period.
- Douay will be available for Lausanne’s game against HC Fribourg-Gottéron on Friday.
- In the 2025-26 season Douay played 46 games.
- Douay took part in the Olympic Games in Milano – Cortina as part of the French delegation.
IHM Discussion
This is a short-term, low-commitment move by Lausanne HC. The one-month length creates a clear evaluation window for both player and club, with Lausanne able to assess whether to extend the arrangement at the end of the trial period. For Douay, it offers an immediate return to familiar surroundings and another opportunity in the National League.
Why It Matters
The signing matters most for Lausanne’s immediate depth up front. A one-month contract provides short-term reinforcement without a long-term roster commitment. Douay’s 46 appearances in 2025-26 and Olympic participation with the French delegation add useful experience to the group. The trial nature of the deal leaves the extension decision with the club at the end of the month.