The Jokers’ supplemented application for a series place in Mestis has been processed by the Jääkieksliitto’s federal board on Tuesday.
The federal board of the ice hockey association decided to grant a place in the league conditionally. The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation requires that the company implement ownership arrangements and capitalization as described in its application by the end of March.
In order to play in Mestis next season, the Jokers must meet the conditions specified in the Mestis license in addition to the conditions related to the league position.
The deadline for license applications for the 2023–2024 season is March 31.
The federal government decided that the previously made decision to reduce the number of Mesti’s teams will be cancelled. With the Jokers’ possible place in Mestis, fourteen teams would play in Mestis in the 2023-24 season.
Jokerit last played in Finland in 2013–14.