The attendance in the SM-liiga has increased significantly, raising questions about a possible Jokerit effect, as the average attendance at the beginning of the season has been the best since the 2013–14 season. #SMliiga #jääkiekko #urheilu (translated)
Mikkelin Jukurit announced on Tuesday that its revenue was 4.9 million euros and losses increased to 434,000 euros despite a 5.2 percent growth in revenue, ending up with another loss-making financial year. #Jääkiekko #MikkelinJukurit #SMliiga (translated)
The consulting company Ernst & Young believes that the 14+10 league model of the Finnish Ice Hockey League is a mistake, and the optimal model would be a 12-team A-league, which would improve the league's viability and commercial prospects. #SMliiga #jääkiekko #urheilu (translated)
According to the report, significant income disparities are expected to rise in the SM-liiga as the revamped playoff revenue distribution model and the emerging gambling market change the financial situation of the clubs. #SMliiga #jääkiekko #urheilu (translated)
KooKoo's CEO Sakari Välimaa criticized the players' underperformance during the team's historically weak start to the season, which has resulted in ten consecutive losses in the SM-liiga. #KooKoo #SMliiga #Jääkiekko (translated)
The injury of JYP's star forward Santeri Huovila raises concerning predictions about the team's future success in the SM-liiga, as his absence has already led to two consecutive losses and may significantly affect the later stages of the season. #JYP #SMliiga #loukkaantuminen (translated)
Entinen SM-liigatähti Michal Kovarcik loukkaantui vakavasti jäällä ja vietiin sairaalaan, mikä johti harjoitusottelun keskeyttämiseen. #Jääkiekko #Loukkaantuminen #SMliiga