Pori Ässät has signed a two-year extension with defender Aleksi Anttalainen, 27.

– I remember when I arrived here, my only goal was to get a playing spot with Ässät. I have been able to take steps forward here and have gained consistency in my play, Anttalainen commented in the club’s press release.

– A national team spot is a dream and a strong goal for the coming years.

Anttalainen is known more as a defensive defender, but this season he has also contributed offensively. In the 16 games he has played, the defender has recorded 3+4=7 points.

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