HC Lugano has appointed Antti Törmänen as a Senior Advisor to help address the ongoing performance issues within the team. Törmänen, who stepped down as head coach of EHC Biel earlier this year due to health concerns, will support head coach Luca Gianinazzi and also provide guidance for the youth department. Lugano has lost its last four matches in the National League, currently ranking second to last in the table.