Rooba: I have played the best hockey of my life in the last two seasons
Robert Rooba, captain of the Estonian national ice hockey team, reflects on his and Kouvola KooKoo's successful season in the Finnish league, where they achieved a historic second-place finish.
Jesse Puljujärvi Became a Hero
Finnish player Jesse Puljujärvi scored the only goal to lead Geneva-Servette to victory in their playoff match against Lausanne.
Batņa's assist in the second game of the Finnish league playoffs
Latvian forward Oskars Batņa contributed with an assist in the second game of the Finnish top ice hockey league playoffs, leading Lahti Pelicans to a 3-2 victory over JYP.
Terrible situation in Turku! 18-year-old top talent injured badly
Inter Turku has once again won the Finnish League Cup, but the match was marred by a serious injury to 18-year-old player Ilari Kangasniemi.
The funding has been cut, the league is horrified: 'A slap in the face'
The Finnish Electronic Sports Association (Seul) is shocked by the decision to deny it youth organization funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026.
Batņa with 1+1 begins fight in the Finnish league play-off tournament
Latvian striker Oskars Batņa scored a goal and provided an assist, leading Lahti Pelicans to their first victory in the Finnish hockey league play-offs against Jyvaskyla JYP.
NHL Insiders Gather - Finnish Player's Name Came Up
NHL executives met to discuss potential changes within the league, with notable discussions centered on Finnish goalie Ville Husso following a controversial incident in a recent game.
IL follows: SM League playoffs underway! Lukko thanks for the mistake right away
The SM League playoffs have commenced, with ongoing updates on match scores and team progress in both the top Finnish league and the lower division playoffs.
Immu lost its star fighter – Omran Chaaban's new address is revealed
Finnish fighter Omran Chaaban has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), leading to the cancellation of his upcoming match with Abner Lloveras.
A cult player familiar from the Huuhkajista gave a memorable interview
Diogo Tomas, a Finnish football player, celebrated ADO Den Haag's promotion to the Dutch top league with a memorable interview, capturing the joy of the fans and his unique personality.
Finnish man's TV interview became a hit worldwide
A Finnish footballer, Diogo Tomas, gained international fame after a casual interview celebrating his team's promotion to the Dutch top league.
Rooba scored a goal in Finland and Kombe provided an assist
Estonian hockey players Robert Rooba and Kristjan Kombe contributed to their teams in the Finnish ice hockey league, with Rooba scoring and Kombe assisting in their respective matches.
The sensation of the SM league pulled off a tough trick on his old team – 'It's nice to be remembered'
KooKoo secured second place in the regular season of the Finnish SM-liiga with a dramatic victory over TPS in Turku.
With these numbers, Benjamin Rautiainen won a decisive league victory
Benjamin Rautiainen, at just 20 years old, achieved a remarkable performance with 77 points in 59 matches, securing the top scorer title in the Finnish SM-liiga.
Perspective: That was it - No one will miss this in the SM-liiga
The article discusses the impending changes in the Finnish ice hockey league, SM-liiga, highlighting the introduction of relegation and promotion after several years without it.
Finnish players are furious abroad – a severe situation in Poland, video spreads
Finnish hockey players were involved in a brawl during a Polish league semifinal match, leading to widespread outrage.
SM League's Incredible Final Round - Here Are the Stakes
The Finnish SM League concludes its regular season with an exciting final round that will determine playoff positions for several teams.
Kari Jalonen receives a great award
Finnish coach Kari Jalonen has been recognized as the Coach of the Year in the top league of German ice hockey.
A great honor for Kari Jalonen
Finnish coach Kari Jalonen has been awarded the Coach of the Year title for the 2025-2026 season in Germany's top hockey league, DEL.
An Incredible Situation Brews in the SM League
The regular season of the Finnish ice hockey SM-liiga ends on Tuesday, with four teams contending for fourth place, potentially deciding their ranking based on head-to-head results.
Aleksi Virolainen, 28, won the world's largest CS league!
Finnish Counter-Strike star Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen's team, Navi, has emerged as the new champion of the ESL Pro League after defeating Turkish team Aurora in the finals.
"Conditional Imprisonment" - Tough Punishment Demanded for SM-League Player
A Finnish hockey player, Oliver Lauridsen, faces calls for severe punishment after a dangerous tackle left another player injured during a league match.
Batņa scored goals and provided assists in Finland
Latvian hockey player Oskars Batņa scored a goal and provided an assist in a match in Finland's top hockey league.
Aleksi Virolainen: to the final!
Finnish star Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen has led his team Navi to the final of the world's largest Counter-Strike league, ESL Pro League.
Huge Stakes in the League - Follow This Duo
A crucial matchup is set between HPK and TPS as they vie for the last playoff spot in the Finnish Liiga.
Two Latvian Young Hockey Players Debut in Finland's Top League
Two Latvian hockey players, Emīls Vītols and Bruno Petkovičs, made their debuts in the Finnish top league this past Friday.
Fiasco! SM League giant out of the playoffs
The Finnish ice hockey team Kärpät has failed to qualify for the playoffs of the SM League, a significant scandal for the team given its high budget and expectations.
Turn: Surprise Team to the SM League?
The SM League board decided that this spring's Mestis champion or Jokerit's opponent in the finals can apply for a league place for the upcoming season.
Finnish players play a big role - Swiss league matches begin
The Swiss league playoffs commence today, featuring Finnish players in key positions.
Lion's star moves to Switzerland
Finnish ice hockey player Jere Innala will join Swiss club HC Lugano for the next two seasons, having recently played in Sweden's SHL and won the Champions Hockey League.
Markus Granlund: Incredible Performance
Finnish forward Markus Granlund has topped the Swiss league's scoring chart with 54 points in 49 regular season games.
SM league team snatches an effective duo from Sweden
Finnish SM-liiga team Hämeenlinna Pallokerho has signed two Canadian players, Connor MacEachern and Ethan De Jong, from the Swedish team Mora IK for the next season.
An incomprehensible evening for Finns in Switzerland – Crushing victory and top of the league
Finnish hockey players excelled in a dominant victory in Switzerland, with Geneve-Servette securing a 7-0 win and a player topping the league scoring chart.
SM-League Pride Controversy Grows – Now Minister Speaks: 'This is Wrong'
Finnish Minister of Sports Mika Poutala weighs in on the controversy surrounding a player's refusal to wear a pride-themed jersey, asserting that athletes should not be compelled to engage in ideological campaigns.
The SM-league pride controversy: now we're discussing it in parliament
A Finnish ice hockey player faced backlash for refusing to wear a pride-themed jersey at a game, igniting discussions in the parliament.
Thank you, Swedes! This league team is frightening again
Tappara, a Finnish ice hockey team, has regained its formidable performance in the SM-liiga after significant improvements in coaching and player development.
Robert Rooba's Goal Was Not Enough for Victory
In a recent game in the Finnish ice hockey league, Robert Rooba scored his 13th goal of the season, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for his team KooKoo against Rauma Lukko, resulting in a 4-2 loss.
Emil Larmi lashed out again
Emil Larmi, a 29-year-old Finnish goaltender for Färjestad, exhibited an emotional outburst during a recent hockey match against Malmö in Sweden's top league.
A Significant Change in Finnish Ice Hockey
Finland's hockey federation has decided to allow partial body checking in women's top league games starting from the 2026-27 season, aiming to align rules with other leagues and enhance game speed while prioritizing player safety.
SM-league star joins the army - new contract announced
Hockey player Antti Saarela is set to join the Finnish army while continuing his contract with Lukko for another season.
Konsta Kurikka's Dream Is Finally Coming True – A Surprising Twist in Finland
Konsta Kurikka, a Finnish athlete previously a pesäpallo champion, is set to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball in North America after overcoming work permit issues.
VIDEO | Kombe scores the first goal of the season in the Finnish top league
Estonian ice hockey player Kristjan Kombe scored his first goal of the season, leading Kuopio KalPa to a 6-1 victory over Vaasa Sport in the Finnish top league.
Grigals' victory in Finland, Gudļevskis' loss in Germany
Latvian goalkeeper Gustavs Dāvis Grigals helped his team SaiPa achieve a victory in the Finnish hockey championship, while Kristers Gudļevskis faced a defeat with his team in Germany's top league.
The league's veteran referee does not shy away from criticism: 'If there is crap, one can look in the mirror'
Antti Boman, a veteran referee in Finnish hockey, discusses his unexpected journey into officiating and reflects on facing criticism in his role.
Finnish Player on Fire in CHL Final!
Finnish hockey player Jere Innala scored the game-winning goal in the Champions Hockey League final, leading Frölunda HC to victory against Luleå.
SM League Judgment: Sensational Teams Now Face a Horrible Trap - 'No Sense!'
The article discusses the current state of the Finnish ice hockey league, SM-liiga, highlighting standout performances and challenges faced by key teams.
SM League Club Reveals: Player Sales Ease Financial Burden by Over 300,000 Euros – Harsh Figures Published
Finnish ice hockey club Jukurit has made several key player transfers, citing financial necessity and revealing a significant impact on their budget.
Rosa Meriläinen reveals the background of the spat over her controversial mini skirt on Yle
Former Finnish MP Rosa Meriläinen discusses the backlash she faced over a revealing mini skirt she wore while serving in parliament, as highlighted in a new documentary series.
A harsh accusation was made against Patrik Laine - Now the Finn responds: "How is your own game going?"
Finnish NHL player Patrik Laine responds to criticisms from analyst Marc Dumont, who labeled him the worst player in the league at even strength.
Olli Jokinen's HIFK in a forced situation
HIFK, facing a challenging season in the Finnish ice hockey league, is set to compete against Ässät in Pori while KooKoo hosts Tampereen Ilves.