Broc Little Appointed Sporting Director of Linköping HC
Linköping HC has announced the appointment of former player Broc Little as its new Sporting Director, effective immediately. The move comes as the club seeks to strengthen its sporting organization and build upon recent progress.
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A Familiar Face Returns
Broc Little, a veteran of professional ice hockey, previously played for Linköping HC and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating, “It is a great honor for me. This club has been a significant part of my life for the past eleven years, and I am very happy and proud of the opportunity to lead the sporting work. I see great potential in the organization, and with the strong support we have in the city, I am convinced that we have an exciting future ahead of us.” SHL.se
Little too highlighted his preparation for the position, adding, “I had the opportunity to try out for the role at the end of last season, which was both educational and inspiring. I have learned a lot in a short time, but am also humbled that there is more to learn. I am really looking forward to continuing the work, taking steps forward and together taking the club where we wish to go.” SHL.se
Club Leadership Expresses Confidence
Carl-Johan Stålhammar, CEO and club director of Linköping HC, voiced his support for the appointment. “We are very happy to be able to announce that Broc has signed on as sporting director. During the recruitment process, Broc has demonstrated all the qualities we have been looking for in the role. At the same time, we get important continuity in that he was already involved at the end of the season, where he contributed to stabilizing the business and can now continue that work.” SHL.se
Stålhammar continued, “We are convinced that Broc has what it takes to take us further. With him, we get a sporting director who has a strong heart for the Club, who has recently been active in the sport, has good relations with both agents and players, and shares our view of where we want to go forward.” SHL.se
Further Organizational Changes
Alongside Little’s appointment, Linköping HC is actively seeking to fill the position of General Manager (GM) to further bolster its sporting organization. SHL.se
About Broc Little
Broc Little, born March 24, 1988, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a former professional ice hockey forward. He played for Linköping HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and also had stints with AIK, Jokerit, and HC Davos. Wikipedia He represented the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Team USA Little attended Yale University, where he was named to the All-ECAC Hockey First-Team in 2010. Wikipedia He retired in 2025 after a 14-year professional career. Elite Prospects