Former Rocket Lias Andersson Heading to Switzerland
Former Laval Rocket forward heading to Switzerland after spending one season with Montreal Canadiens organization.
Switzerland’s EHC Biel-Bienne announced on Wednesday a two-year deal with forward Lias Andersson.
“Lias Andersson is a versatile forward, who with his qualities and versatility will be able to enrich our offensive game. He is capable of making a difference from several different offensive positions, but he also knows how to deliver the goods defensively. Lias is ready for his next sporting experience in our country and he will prepare himself perfectly in order to be decisive in our future successes,” general manager Martin Steinegger said via statement.
The 25-year-old signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens organization for the 2023-24 season and spent the entire season with the Laval Rocket. He missed five weeks of action with a lower body injury that occurred in mid-November.
Jean-Francois Houle used him in a top-six role throughout the year and an important role on the power play. Andersson had a streaky season where he collected with 45 points in 53 games.
