A defender Matias Rajaniemi who arrived at Jokerit earlier this week will be sidelined for a long time.

Jokerit reports on X that Rajaniemi suffered a lower body injury during practice on Wednesday, which requires surgical treatment. The tough defender is believed to be out for an extended period.

Jokerit announced the acquisition of Rajaniemi on Monday. The player, who has been with HIFK this season, has not yet had the chance to debut with his new team.

Rajaniemi is a product of Pelicans and has played over 200 games in the Liiga. The 193-centimeter defender has represented HIFK, Pelicans, and SaiPa in the Liiga. This season, Rajaniemi has played 11 games in the Liiga.

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Tällä viikolla Jokereihin liittynyt puolustaja Matias Rajaniemi loukkaantui joukkueen treeneissä keskiviikkona ja sai alaraajavamman, joka vaatii leikkaushoitoa.

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