Harri Pesonen will give everything to the Tigers for the rest of the season.
Harri Pesonen has been Leijoni’s credit warrior for years. Jenni Gästgivar
Won World Cup and Olympic gold in the Lions jersey Harri Pesonen37, will not continue his career with the SCL Tigers of the Swiss league, the club said in its announcement.
The club is not going to offer Pesonen an extension contract, which is why the Finnish hero will have to look for a new employer.
Pesonen is playing for the SCL Tigers in his fifth season. He has served as team captain for four seasons.
The Tigers’ sports director commented in the press release that the decision not to offer Pesonen an extension is venue-specific.
– Due to our participation in the Spengler Cup 2026, we will start next season with seven foreign players, and we specifically want to fill the additional position with a central striker. “Unfortunately, this decision meant we could no longer offer Harri a contract,” he said.
In the Swiss premier league, teams have foreigner quotas.
For Peson, who has settled in Switzerland and the city with his family, the decision was disappointing.
– This is a huge disappointment for me and my family. I have really enjoyed my time in Langnau both on and off the ice, he began.
– I had the honor of serving as team captain, which made the time even more special for me. I am very grateful for that. The club has treated me and my family exceptionally well since day one. The season is still in progress, so I want to focus on it and give everything for the team in the remaining matches, he continued.
Pesonen has scored 26 power points (14+12) in 39 matches this season.
Langnau is currently ranked tenth in the NL regular season. The top ten teams advance to the playoffs.
