The worst competitor of the Jokers made a fierce takeover: “Tough goal scorer with a top shot”
Joensuu Kiekko-Pojat announces that they have signed a 1+1 year contract with Canadian forward Jake Smith.
The 28-year-old Smith played the beginning of the season in the Danish top league with Aalborg Pirates and was his team’s top scorer with 32 points in 22 games (17+15).
– Jake is a strong goal scorer with a top shot. He brings the necessary creativity and scoring power to the team, especially in power play situations, Kiekko-Pojat’s GM Jaakko Lipponen describes in the announcement.
Smith previously played four seasons in the ECHL, where he scored 164 points in 233 games. His most productive season was 2021–22 with the Iowa Heartlanders, where he recorded 50 points (25+25) in 52 games.
Kiekko-Pojat is three points behind second-placed IPK in the Mestis standings, with IPK having played two more games. The Mestis is led by Kiekko-Pojat’s biggest rival, Jokerit.
LUE MYÖS:
Read more
- The league club secured its foreign reinforcement: “An important part of our team”
- Jokerit dropped big contract news – confirmed with three new players!
- Cold ride for Young Lions
- Patrik Laine: goal!
- In Florida: Patrik Laine is playing!
- Jokerit hints at a major announcement – fans believe the mystery has already been solved
- Surprising appointment – Juhani Jasu received a significant position
- JYP player trades – a man with over 200 SHL games caught!
- Such a huge contract is anticipated for Columbus’s young superstar.
- A striking tournament start from the Young Lions – USA was left behind