Just over a week ago, SaiPa’s award spoke volumes. Now Antti Tyrväinen was rewarded, even though his night ended with an elimination in the opening set.
Antti Tyrväinen and Joni Tuulola fought in the opening set on Monday. Both were whistled for 5+20 minutes. Tomi Natri / AOP
Antti Tyrväinen was chosen for the star of the Pelicans-Tappara match on Monday, even though he only had time to play 57 seconds.
Tyrräinen’s match was short, as he dropped his gloves in the opening round and fought Tappara with his bare fists Joni Tuulola with. The two were whistled for 5+20 minutes for fighting.
At the end of the game, Tyrväinen received the triple prize of the match.
Pelicans who scored two goals were chosen as the best player Leevi Tukainen. The second prize went to the people of Lahti Iikka Kangasniemi, who pitched three hits.
According to the SM league’s website, the awards were given by a former SM league player Taavi Vartiainenwho ended his career in the 2021–2022 season. The forward who represented Pelicans and Ilves was at the top of the ice-box statistics of the SM league for several seasons.
Pelicans beat Tappara 7–1.
Second time
Antti Tyrväinen’s match ended in the opening set. Tomi Natri / AOP
It is the second time in a short time that a player who received a shower command is rewarded in the SM league.
A little over a week ago, he received the award for the best player in the SaiPa–Tappara match Henri Nikkanen. A home team player tackled Tappara From Otto Leski to the head and got run out.
Leskinen was injured in the situation.
Nikkanen’s award spoke volumes on social media. SaiPa regretted what happened and announced that it does not stand behind the choice.