KalPa's Golden Helmet Player Received a Suspension – Here's the Team Manager's Response
KalPa's Patrick Curry has been suspended for two games following incidents in a match against HIFK, with the team's manager declining further comment due to league regulations.
The verdict has arrived: KalPa's star player banned from play
Finnish SM-liiga announced that KalPa's star player Patrick Curry has been suspended for two games due to two separate incidents during a match against HIFK.
Atro Leppänen, who dominated the SM-liiga, left to play an NHL game – Shocked on the way: 'Some damn sandwiches'
Atro Leppänen, who excelled in Finland's SM-liiga, has made the leap to the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers after a remarkable rise in his hockey career.
HIFK's patience ran out with star player – took action
HIFK has initiated disciplinary proceedings concerning two incidents involving star player Patrick Curry during a recent match against KalPa.
Turmoil in the SM League - HIFK Suspects Unethical Actions
HIFK has requested an investigation into two incidents involving KalPa players during a recent playoff game, alleging potential foul play.
SM League Judgment: The Giant Favorite is in Trouble – "The Greatest Disappointment of the Season"
The opening round of the SM League playoffs has seen two matches completed with surprising outcomes.
Olli Jokinen's HIFK in a situation of full exception - a severe blow for the league team, star player out
The HIFK ice hockey team is facing a challenging situation as a key player is sidelined during the SM-liiga playoffs.
IL follows: The SM-liiga playoffs continue – Now the knife is put to the throat
The SM-liiga playoffs are continuing with critical matches where teams face elimination or secure progression.
Jukka Jalonen reveals: Raimo Helminen has a very special ability – 'Something that many of us will never learn'
Renowned coach Jukka Jalonen praises Raimo Helminen for guiding his team, SaiPa, to third place in Finland's SM-liiga, highlighting Helminen's unique coaching skills and the team's strong performance despite daunting playoff challenges.
HIFK in Trouble – Is This Division Again Crushing the Helsinki Team?
HIFK faces challenges in the Liiga playoffs after losing the first game to KalPa, leading to significant pressure in their upcoming second game.
HIFK star targeted by foul play – SM-liiga issues suspension ruling
Hugo Gallet of KalPa has been provisionally suspended by the SM-liiga for an illegal elbow to the head of HIFK's Daniel Mäkiaho during a playoff game.
Kalev/Cramo finds itself in a tough situation in the Estonian-Latvian league
BC Kalev/Cramo lost the opening game of the Estonian-Latvian league quarterfinal series against Riga Zelli 69:83, dropping into a difficult position.
Lätkäpod Begins – A New Treat for Hockey Fans
Iltalehti is launching a new podcast, Lätkäpodi, focused on hockey discussions, set to debut on March 23rd.
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.
Now it begins! Lukko made a bold decision - IS follows the SM-Liiga playoffs
The SM-Liiga playoffs kick off today, with teams vying for advancement through a best-of-five format.
JYP's long wilderness journey is over – top scorer Valtteri Ojantakanen gives credit to his teammates for the success
Valtteri Ojantakanen, the top scorer of the Finnish Liiga with 37 goals, celebrates his first playoff appearance with JYP after a seven-year absence from the postseason.
The SM-League playoffs will bring immediate surprises
The playoffs of the SM-League kick off on Friday with eight teams competing for a spot in the quarter-finals.
A Tough Blow for JYP
Key JYP player Sami Vatanen will miss the start of the SM-liiga playoffs due to undisclosed reasons, which come as a disappointment to fans.
Gigantic Absence - SM-League Rosters Published
SM-League playoffs begin with significant absences in the rosters, notably that of defender Sami Vatanen.
Tappara has signed two significant contracts
Tappara has made two important one-year contract extensions with Finnish player Otto Rauhala and Czech player Ondřej Pavel.
Hannu Jortikka revealed about the legendary championship: "It was quiet"
Hannu Jortikka reminisces about the muted celebrations following Turku's historic hockey championship victory in 1976.
Olli Jokinen Accuses Media of Harassment – Now He Reveals How It Affected HIFK
Olli Jokinen, the head coach of HIFK, accused the media of harassment impacting his team amidst a challenging season.
Beer into the machine! Here is the hottest team in the SM League – the amazing streak started from a cruise
Kiekko-Espoo is making waves in the SM-liiga playoffs with a strong team spirit cultivated through traditional gatherings.
Commentary: It Can't Be True – A Horrible 'Reward' for the Sensational SM-League Team
Kouvolan KooKoo's impressive performance in the SM-liiga regular season is overshadowed by their unwanted participation in the Champions Hockey League next season, which is viewed as a burden rather than a privilege.
The situation of Sami Vatanen and Leevi Tukiainen is stirring discussions – Here's how the JYP boss responded
JYP's potential playoff hopes are impacted by injuries to key players Leevi Tukiainen and Sami Vatanen, triggering discussions about their status ahead of the upcoming games.
Will Olli Jokinen have a surprise move? "In an extremely important role"
HIFK's head coach Olli Jokinen believes his underdog team is in a perfect position to face reigning champion KalPa in the first round of the SM-liiga playoffs.
SaiPa Apologizes
SaiPa has apologized for the delays in their ticket sales due to website congestion during the launch of their new ticketing system.
SaiPa Apologizes
SaiPa, finishing third in the SM-liiga regular season, issued an apology on Instagram for a congestion issue at their online ticket store.
The best player of the SM-liiga has been chosen
Benjamin Rautiainen has been named the best player of the 2025-26 SM-liiga season.
20-year-old comet selected as the best player in SM-liiga
Benjamin Rautiainen of Tappara has been awarded the Lasse Oksanen trophy for being the best player in the SM-liiga regular season.
Perspective: Is it time now? The eternal loser of the SM-liiga turning the tide
The article discusses the struggles and historical failures of the Ilves hockey team in Finland's SM-liiga and speculates on the team's potential turnaround.
A Veteran's Bold Statement: Here is the SM-liiga's Biggest Championship Favorite
Ilves' defender Jarkko Parikka believes his team is the top contender for the SM-liiga championship this season despite previous playoff failures.
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.
Olli Jokinen's Exceptionally Harsh Statement – 'There Has Been External Disturbance'
Helsingin IFK qualified for the SM-liiga playoffs after a successful end to the regular season, despite facing significant challenges throughout the year.
Comment: The Pride issue was minor compared to TPS's real problems
The article discusses the disappointing season of Turun Palloseura (TPS) in the Finnish SM-liiga, highlighting a critical incident involving a player's misconduct that encapsulates the team's overall struggles.
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.
Here are the SM-league playoff pairs
The first round matchups of the SM-league playoffs have been revealed following the conclusion of the regular season.
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.
Ilves heated up Raimo Helminen
Ilves hockey team secured a crucial spot in the SM-liiga playoffs with a comeback win against SaiPa in Tampere, scoring three quick goals in the second period.
Revelation about the SM League team season: 'In critical condition'
The Mikkelin Jukurit hockey team is considering selling a hotel to stabilize its finances after falling out of playoff contention in the SM-liiga.
Ojamaa is allowed to return to the pitch only in April
Henrik Ojamaa, who received a red card for violent behavior, will miss two league matches as per the disciplinary committee's decision.
Here is the SM-liiga championship favorite number one – An expert's clear answer: 'Absolute'
Tappara is widely regarded as the top favorite to win the SM-liiga championship, according to expert analysis ahead of the final games of the regular season.
A Terrible Event in the SM League Became Legendary – Here Are the Season's Best and Worst
The article highlights the standout players of the SM-liiga season, particularly Benjamin Rautiainen, who broke historical records, and Simon Johansson, the top defender.
IL follows: Bad news for JYP – Jukurit’s captain did not carry out his threat
JYP faces setbacks as it concludes its regular season without key players ahead of SM-liiga playoffs.
Poor news for SM-liiga team before decisive match
The final round of the Finnish SM-liiga regular season approaches with crucial playoff implications, but JYP Jyväskylä faces a setback with the loss of star defenseman Sami Vatanen due to injury.
Finland's most unknown goal scorer is not recognized even in his hometown
Valtteri Ojantakanen, the leading scorer in Finland's SM-liiga, remains largely unrecognized in his own hometown of Jyväskylä despite his impressive goal tally.
SM League Ruling: An Incredible Revelation from a Comedy Club - "How is this possible?"
A recent ruling in the SM-liiga raises questions about the integrity of the league after a controversy involving teams and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Is Tappara star lightweight stuff in the NHL? This man experienced exactly the same
Tappara star Benjamin Rautiainen has had an astounding season in the SM-liiga, breaking records and showcasing remarkable skills.
Jokerit sighed in relief
Helsinki's Jokerit hockey team secured a win against Kiekko-Vantaa, ensuring their place in the SM-liiga next season after a dramatic playoff series.
SM League playoffs redone - everything is still open
The SM League has announced a change to the playoff schedule due to an event at Helsinki Ice Hall, affecting HIFK's opening games.