BASINGSTOKE, UK – What has been one of the hottest summers on record has provided plenty for people to talk about. The talk around the office water cooler hasn’t just been about the weather or the days spent at a … Continue reading
Author Archives: Janne Virtanen
Tappara loses head coach
TAMPERE, FINLAND – With the season a mere two weeks away, the first coach has left his post in the SM-Liiga. Tappara, Tampere’s head coach Petri Mattila has resigned from his duties. According to Tappara’s website, Mattila has resigned citing … Continue reading
SM-Liiga Team Profile: Kalpa
KUOPIO, FINLAND – Kalpa, the pride of Kuopio and the team that has brought some formidable NHL talents through its junior ranks. Kalpa has experienced somewhat of an upward yo-yo move in the last three seasons. In the past when … Continue reading
SM-Liiga Team Profile: JYP
JYVASKYLA, FINLAND- JYP, Jyvaskyla, has become a phenomenon in the Finnish hockey scene in the last three seasons. The team has risen from its underdog status to a formidable championship contender. JYP started its life as JyP HT in … Continue reading
Summer Cup almost over
BASINGSTOKE, UK – The Summer Cup regular season has wrapped up and we now know the finals day pairings. In what was the closest cup competition in years, there was one team above the others, as Chelmsford Nighthawks maintained a … Continue reading
Finnish hockey waking up from hibernation
FINLAND – Though the major news item from Finland over the weekend has been the death and severe injuries to two Sauna World Championship contestants, there has been some action on the ice as well. The league is going to … Continue reading