Urheilucast: Here is HIFK’s new reinforcement – a Finnish player who has played in the NHL!
HIFK is strengthening its team with a new forward, reports Urheilucast on X.
According to Urheilucast, Finnish forward Sampo Ranta, 26, is moving to the Helsinki club from the Swedish SHL. UC reports that the contract is already finalized.
Ranta has represented Örebro HK in Sweden this season and last. He has played seven games for the club this season with stats of 0+1.
Ranta has been playing in Sweden since the 2023-24 season. He first represented MoDo Hockey for two seasons, where he scored 31 points (17+14) in 50 games during his first season. During his years in Sweden, Ranta has also represented the Lions in EHT tournaments.
Ranta also has experience in the NHL. He has played 16 regular season games and two playoff games with the Colorado Avalanche.
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