Niclas Westerholm, who left Kärpät: new club
Goalkeeper Niclas Westerholm, 28, who represented Kärpät last season, continues his career in Sweden.
According to Expressen, the large-sized goalkeeper, who has played on short-term contracts at two different clubs in the Czech Extraliga at the beginning of the season, is moving to Södertalje, which plays in the HockeyAllsvenskan. Westerholm’s short-term contract with HC Motor České Budějovice expires at the end of November.
In Södertalje, Westerholm will cover for the first-choice goalkeeper Love Härenstam, who is leaving for the under-20 World Championship training camp, according to Expressen.
Westerholm played 18 games in goal for Kärpät last season (2.84 and 88.1%). The goalkeeper has also represented SaiPa at the Liiga level, in addition to Kärpät. According to Expressen, Swedish clubs, including Djurgården, were also interested in the Finnish goalkeeper.
Read more
- Rasmus Ristolainen’s torment continues in the NHL – yet another terrible setback
- TPS star received a massive ban for biting – TS: Denies the accusations
- A terrible setback for SHL’s Finnish star in Sweden – a long sick leave is looming
- The league’s star defender received a suspension – the disciplinary committee dismissed the explanation
- IL: Jukka Jalonen’s new job was revealed
- IS: HIFK has signed the head coach of a competitor – negotiations are already advanced!
- Urheilucast: Jori Lehterä opened the door for the league’s championship favorite – this will decide everything!
- Lehtitieto: The Liiga club loses its point machine – a new club is already known!
- The Young Lions team announced – now the final performances are given before the World Championship selections
- Jussi Tapola steps aside from the Lions – an experienced name as a replacement