Tappara has signed a contract extension with 37-year-old Tomi Sallinen. The experienced forward will continue with the Tampere team until November 28.

Tappara confirmed the contract on Friday on their website.

Sallinen joined Tappara at the end of August on a short-term contract that was set to expire at the beginning of November. Now the forward’s visit to Tampere will continue.

The experienced center forward has played 18 Liiga games this season and collected seven points (4+3) in them.

Sallinen’s extensive career has included games in several top leagues across Europe. In Finland, he has represented not only Tappara but also Blues and Kiekko-Espoo. Internationally, he has gained experience in the top leagues of Sweden, Russia, and Switzerland.

Also seen in the jersey of the Lions, Sallinen has played 66 men’s national team matches in his career.

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