HELSINKI , FINLAND – HIFK drew first blood in the SM-Liiga finals, by defeating surprise team Espoo Blues 3-2 at the sell out game. The spirit of the SM-Liiga finals was evident as HIFK fans tied a team flag … Continue reading
FINLAND – Spring, the best time for a hockey player. There is one team in the SM-Liiga that has proven that age old adage true. Espoo Blues earlier made history by becoming the first team to make it through the … Continue reading
FINLAND – The SM-Liiga quarter finals have concluded and the pairings for next round are clear. The quarter finals offered some surprise as Espoo Blues made SM-Liiga history. Blues eliminated Assat from the play offs after winning game six 3-0. … Continue reading
BRISTOL, UK – Swedish forward Henrik Sahlin says he has no regrets about signing up for a tough season with Bristol Pitbulls in the English National League, and that the team has improved significantly since the start of the year. … Continue reading
FINLAND, – Last night’s games offered a lot of drama and a few surprises. Perhaps the most expected news was that JYP was the first team to proceed to the next round after completing a sweep against Ilves. The win … Continue reading
FINLAND – The first round of the SM-Liiga playoffs have not been without controversy. Just as the NHL GM’s met and discussed head shots and concussion prevention, the opening match between Jokerit and HIFK caused a stir due to an … Continue reading
