DEL: Iserlohn separates from coach Pasanen

Last in the standings, Iserlohn Roosters has drawn the consequences of the false start into the new DEL season and has given his coach Jari Pasanen a leave of absence.The reason is the current sporting situation of the team, the Sauerlanders announced on Tuesday.

“This means that we are not referring to the rankings, but to the lack of tactical development of the team,”said shareholder Wolfgang Brück.

The 52-year-old Pasanen has been working as head coach at the Seilersee since 2013.Born in Finland, he led the Roosters into the play-offs three times in a row, but finished the past season on the disappointing 13th position.table position.Only three victories in the first eleven games of the new season.

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The current co-trainer Jamie Bartman is to lead the training for the time being.Christof Kreutzer, who has been training the EC in Düsseldorf for the past three years, is considered a possible successor to the Pasanen.