SM-liiga:
Blues
the loan of
Jens Westin (SWE) extended to the end of the season
KalPa
signed forward
Derek Stepan (USA) to NHL lockout-contract for the remainder of the season, last season with
New York Rangers (NHL)
signed forward
Petri Lammassaari to a 2 year contract, last season with Blues
TPS
loaned defender
Petteri Nummelin from Lugano (NLA) once again. This time the loan expires at the christmas break
Mestis:
HCK
signed defender
Tero Konttinen to a contract that lasts indefinitely, last season split with IK Oskarshamn (Allsvenskan) and Herning IK (Denmark)
Hokki
loaned tough defender
Anssi Rantanen from Lukko (SM-liiga) for the remainder of the season
Sport
signed forward
Mika Halava to a contract for the remainder of the season, played earlier this season with Kärpät (SM-liiga) on tryout
TUTO Hockey
signed forward
Jesse Winchester (CAN) to a contract
loaned forward
David Stach (CZE) from Lukko U20 (jr.A SM-liiga) for the end of the year
2-divisioona:
PaKa
legendary defender, ex-NHLer and World Champion
Marko Kiprusoff returns to PaKa, the team he played and coached for last season.