The Lahti Pelicans women's ice hockey team has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Mestis championship in their first season. They secured the title by defeating Lukko from Rauma with a score of 2-0 in the decisive final match held at their home arena last Sunday. This victory not only marks a significant milestone for the team but sets the stage for their next challenge as they now aim to secure a spot in the higher league, dubbed the Auroraliiga.

Captain Mia Huvinen expressed her team's continued ambition, stating that their hunger for success is still present. The Pelicans will participate in the promotion playoffs starting next Saturday in Rovaniemi, facing off against Rovaniemen Kiekko. Despite the disparity in the opponents' season statistics, with Rovaniemen conceding over 300 goals and only having won one game, Huvinen warns not to underestimate their rivals; she emphasizes that Rovaniemen's team has been training against tough competition all season, which may have prepared them for the challenge.

As the playoffs draw near, the Lahti Pelicans look to carry their championship momentum into the promotion series. Huvinen emphasizes that they are aware of the skills their opponents possess and points to their experience gained in the top league, which could be a factor in their performance. The Pelicans are determined to prove their worth at the next level and continue their inaugural season's success as they capitalize on their hard-fought championship win in the Mestis.