Longtime NHL veteran returns overseas to relaunch his hockey career
Former NHLer Valtteri Filppula isn't done playing professional hockey as he is returning home to Finland.
Filppula will be returning to play in the Finnish Liiga, and joining former club Helsinki Jokerit.
The contract has a one-year term, with the possibility of joining Management or Front Office with the team in the future.
From the Finnish Publication Illta-Sanomat:
According to the editorial information, Valtteri Filppula has signed a contract with the Helsinki club and will be starring for the Jokers in Mestis this season.
It is certain that Filppula will play for the Jokers at least next season. It has also been tentatively agreed that Filppula will have another role in the club after his playing career. According to the information, the role of co-owner in Jokers is being planned for Filppula.
Jokerit will hold a press conference on Monday, August 19. at 11:51 a.m. The time is not a coincidence. The minute reading refers to the game number 51 used by Filppula.
It is certain that Filppula will play for the Jokers at least next season. It has also been tentatively agreed that Filppula will have another role in the club after his playing career. According to the information, the role of co-owner in Jokers is being planned for Filppula.
Jokerit will hold a press conference on Monday, August 19. at 11:51 a.m. The time is not a coincidence. The minute reading refers to the game number 51 used by Filppula.
Filppula's last stop was in the Swiss-A League in 2022-2023, winning a Championship. The winger had a long career in the NHL, playing a total of 1,056 NHL games, with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored 530 points( 197 G, 333 A).
Source: Hockey Feed
Longtime NHLer Valtteri Filppula makes a comeback
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