Kristian Kuusela, 39, decided the first final match in Tampere. At first, Konkari didn’t even notice his shot went to the finish.
20.4. 22:13 • Updated April 20th. 22:17
TAMPERE. Even before the first final of the Finnish Ice Hockey League in the spring, Tappara’s most effective responsibilities were found mainly in the quadruple chain.
In the first final against TPS, the top players also emerged with superiority. At the end of the opening round Anton Levtchi raised Tappara to levels with her first goal in the spring. Later played more than 1000 regular season league games Kristian Kuusela he also succeeded with superiority in the third set.
Hockey bounced to the goal from the TPS defender, but all in all, Kuusela got his first goal of the spring. Kuusela even ventilated his goal and raised his hands above his shoulders.
This can be considered surprising, as Kuusela is often known as a more moderate player who rarely airs his success.
– Did I fan? I didn’t even notice. I didn’t even notice it went to the finish line at first. Yes, you can wind in between, Kuusela laughed at Sport.
However, Kuusela emphasized that it was even more important to get one mortgage than the goal. Four victories are required for the Finnish championship.
– By the way, there’s nothing in it. Of course the paints are nice to make and were nice to do. The important thing was that it became a victory and that’s it.
The crowd also went wild from the Kuusela goal, as the whole hall rose to show its popularity. The hit made the Tappara fan head bounce and sing even louder.
– There has been a really good feeling in the latest games. There is nothing in it. Hall full and more roar. It’s nice to play in it, you can’t deny it, Kuusela said.
Tappara has been in trouble in the playoffs at the beginning of the series, as KooKoo, for example, managed to take the opening of the semi-finals to Tampere. This time, however, the people of Tampere got what they wanted.
– Yes, that’s the truth. Now we were on top of the game and were able to get to the beginning of the game. Of course there was an accurate game and neither took it. Pretty accurate viewing and special occasions. We were very ready, Kuusela continued.
The spring of the SM League has been played through with a strict rhythm, but the finals will be played in thirteen days. This is due, among other things, to the fact that there are other events on the weekends in the Tampere arena during the finals.
– When we get to sit back and get fresh in the game, the game will probably be of better quality. In the next game, both will be fresh and then double will be played and the rhythm will be reversed. However, when the skates and helmet are pulled, you have to be ready, Kuusela answers when asked about the rhythm of the finals.
The final series of the Finnish Ice Hockey League will continue on Saturday in Turku. All matches can be listened to from Puhe.