NLB - EHC Arosa might probably bury their dream of playing in Switzerland's second highest League as of the upcoming season. According to the Blick, the club won't receive the NLB-license.

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SIHF's license committee, who is expected to announce their decision on Thursday, will deny EHC Arosa the license due a lack of sustainability. The club, who was recently relegated to the 2nd League and only has 30 youth players in their contingent, would be too weak in the sporting area.

EHC Winterthur, on the other hand, might expect the go-ahead from the League to play in the NLB. However, as the same source reports, the current 1st League Champion will receive the license under certain conditions only.

As a consequence, the National League B might contain a total of ten teams next season after SC Herisau's plans has been voided due to the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers' relegation to the NLB and the other candidate HC Sion recently decided to withdraw their application. (rlu)