Jokerit is left behind – here is Otso Rantakari’s new team!
Last season, Otso Rantakari, who played for Jokerit, continues his career in Slovakia. The reigning champion HK Nitra announced the signing of the 32-year-old defenseman on their Instagram account.
– We welcome Otso and believe that he will become an important part of our team due to his experience and performances, the club wrote.
Rantakari started last season with Pelicans, where he recorded one assist in 11 Liiga games. With Jokerit, the defenseman achieved 3+9=12 points in 24 regular season games in Mestis. In the playoffs, he collected 3+5=8 points in 14 games.
Rantakari has also previously played in Switzerland, Germany, and the KHL. With HIFK, he finished the 2022–2023 regular season with 8+21=29 points in 53 games.
According to Slovak media Sport24, Rantakari’s debut in Nitra’s jersey could happen in the team’s next CHL home game against the Swedish team Rögle.
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