32-year-old Sakari Manninen will continue in the Swiss Ice Hockey League. Manninen was in the midst of the uproar when he hit the judge in early January.
In the lion’s Olympic gold and two world championships Sakari Manninen32, continues in the Swiss Main Series.
Sentteri has signed a two-year extension agreement with Geneve Servvette. The Finn, who plays for the second time in the club, has scored 13+24 = 37 in 35 matches this season.
– We are growing into a top team and I want to be involved. This is a good challenge and opportunity, Manninen commented in an interview with Blick After a zug match.
Manninen returned to the lineup of his team in the Swiss League after five games. Manninen was banned at the beginning of January and was fined for nearly $ 8,000 when he hit the line referee with a transverse club.
The line judge had come in the situation of his and Zug player Sven Senseler between. Blick asked Mannis on Saturday what, according to his view, happened in the situation.
– The guy shouted to me and looked at him. I didn’t realize the judge was there. I was focused on another player who shouted me. It was a mistake and I realized it right away, Manninen told Blick.
In the spring of 2023, the Geneve-Servvette season has been challenging and the team is the last one in the last series. The difference to the playoff line is six points.
The teams above have played one to two matches more than Geneve-Servvette.
– You don’t have to look for motivation, it already exists. We have the opportunity to get into the playoffs, which is the best part of the season, Manninen described.