Regular season over with lots of surprises. Kärpät, considered to be one of the most serious medal contenders, misses the playoffs entirely in 13th place. And how it was clinched will stay in the memories for long time.
HIFK needed three points to get into top 4 so they pulled the goalie in the last minute. Kärpät goalie Damian Clara decided to go for an empty net, failed miserably and let HIFK score.
Tappara which has won three most recent titles had a very tough second half and was only 9th. Pelicans, who were silver medalists in past two seasons ended in 15th and have to play against Jukurit to avoid relegation games against Mestis champion.
Lukko
Ilves
KalPa
HIFK
- (quarterfinals)
SaiPa
KooKoo
Ässät
K-Espoo
Tappara
HPK
Sport
TPS
- (playoff 1st round)
Kärpät
JYP
-
Pelicans
Jukurit
HIFK needed three points to get into top 4 so they pulled the goalie in the last minute. Kärpät goalie Damian Clara decided to go for an empty net, failed miserably and let HIFK score.
Tappara which has won three most recent titles had a very tough second half and was only 9th. Pelicans, who were silver medalists in past two seasons ended in 15th and have to play against Jukurit to avoid relegation games against Mestis champion.
Lukko
Ilves
KalPa
HIFK
- (quarterfinals)
SaiPa
KooKoo
Ässät
K-Espoo
Tappara
HPK
Sport
TPS
- (playoff 1st round)
Kärpät
JYP
-
Pelicans
Jukurit
