Well deserved! He was also gifted a new name in the video, Luu-Numminen ..read more

Anyone catch Saku's son's debut? Does he have an NHL future ..read more

What other league would be a good comparison to Mestis? Is Mestis better than for exemple the top leauges in Denmark and Norway ..read more

Hi all, Does anyone know the whereabouts of Heikki Aalto, he played in the Finnish League in the late 70`s early 80`s. Any info would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks, Wayne Lap ..read more

This Saturday, In Seinäjoki, Finland, a referee, after multiple warnings, threw out all the 282 attendees due to a few people whistling and blowing whistles, disturbing the game. People were not happy, demanding their money back. But according to the rules, the referee had the right to do that. Has that happened much in America, specifically in higher leagues such as NHL? I can't imagine that happening with thousands in attendance. (I don't seem to be able to add a link to the story ..read more

Pohjola pre-Camp has started in Finland for the kids born in 2008. No big news yet, but this deserves its own thread. This age group should be in a better position internationally compared to 07 and 06 players, who suffered harder from the corona lockdowns. Let's keep watching games and post observations here ..read more

I miss having a Tikkanen, Nieminen, Ruutu or a Komarov in the NHL. Do we have any upcoming ..read more

Some interesting players joining Liiga: Dylan Fabre to Ässät. Oliver Lauridsen to TPS Bäckman, Camper and Muzik to Tappara. Sundström, Miketinac, Carl Mattsson, Lerby and Theodor Johnsson to Sport. Jordan, Kral, Horky and Lasch to Pelicans. Stenqvist and Westerholm twins to Lukko. Jandus and Miika Kovisto to Kärpät Vainio and Tumanovs to JVP. Engebråten to Jukurit. Friman, Kodytek, Stransky and Palve to Ilves. Lepistö and Sund to HIFK. I assume Tappara is the favorites. Mod... Read more ..read more

Any information on this 23-year-old who played in Mestis last season? Are his numbers strictly the result of playing for a dominant team or is there potential for him to play at a higher level ..read more

Rikard Grönborg is the next Tappara HC, 3 year contract ..read more