AL: Ilves made a huge acquisition!
Ilves has made a significant commitment to its team for the next season. Aamulehti reports that Canadian defenseman Austin Strand will continue with Ilves next season.
Strand, 29, is playing his first season in Finland and Europe. He has recorded 20 games with Ilves this season, achieving 5+3 points.
Before moving to Liiga, Strand played in North America. He has played 26 NHL games with 0+3 points representing the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. In the AHL, Strand has played 347 games and scored 102 points.
Aamulehti journalist Sasha Huttunen also reports that SaiPa has made a contract extension with Canadian defenseman Andrew Peskin. The 29-year-old Peski has recorded 1+2 points in 16 games with SaiPa.
Peski played the previous two seasons in the top league in Denmark.
Austin Strand jatkaa ensi kaudella Ilveksessä. Kerrottakoon myös, että Andrew Peski jatkaa SaiPassa.
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Ilves kiinnitti tähtipuolustajansa ensi kaudeksi
Ilves rakentaa ensi kauden joukkuetta.
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