Hannu Pikkarainen, a former Finnish ice hockey player, is set to be released on probation after serving time for a serious crime. In April of the previous year, he was sentenced to one year and nine months of unconditional imprisonment for raping a sleeping woman in Helsinki in June 2020. Pikkarainen, who knew the victim, committed the crime in her home. After six months in Vilppula open prison, he was granted a probation period that he has been spending in Kittilä, Lapland.

In a recent update, Pikkarainen shared that he will be fully released in three weeks and plans to remain in Levi, Lapland, at least through the summer. He expressed the challenge of planning for the future, saying he needs to calm the situation before thinking further ahead. His decision to stay is influenced by his living and work circumstances, which have now been organized satisfactorily.

Pikkarainen mentioned that his current employer is interested in having him continue with them, indicating a positive adjustment in his post-incarceration life. He referenced the responsibilities and roles that he needs to navigate as he transitions back into society. His commentary reflects both the personal challenges he faces and the support structure that may aid in his rehabilitation following his release.