LIVE MONITORING: Helsinki local battle - is it now HIFK's turn to defeat Jokerit?

HIFK and Jokerit will meet on Wednesday in the second local derby of the season in Helsinki at 18:30. The first encounter ended with Jokerit winning 3-2 at Veikkaus Arena.

SuomiKiekko will follow the day moment by moment. Before the match starts, the live coverage will introduce the teams’ line-ups and power dynamics.

Live Coverage: Helsinki Local Derby

10:17: While waiting for the evening’s city derby, you have the chance to win a trip to the World Championships in Germany for yourself and a friend. If you’re interested in the trip, just participate in the draw here. The trip package includes direct flights from Helsinki to Frankfurt and back, airport transfers, three nights’ accommodation at the eXo Individual hotel, tickets to the Finland-Ukraine and Finland-Sweden matches, as well as three other World Championship matches.

10:15: HIFK has won four out of their last five matches. The only loss came against Ässät 2-3. During these five matches, the head coach has been Tommi Miettinen.

10:13: In their last five matches, Jokerit has only managed to secure one win, defeating KooKoo 6-3. They have lost to JYP (4-5), KalPa (1-4), Ilves (3-4), and Ässät (2-4).

10:09: Last time, the local battle started from very different positions. Jokerit had just changed their head coach, and HIFK’s performance was terrible. Now both teams have performed significantly better. Jokerit’s good performances have not yet reflected in their win column.