Tappara strengthens his offensive head by a familiar name.
Henrik Haapala returns to Tappara. Mika Kanerva
Tappara has done Henrik Haapala31, with a player contract that extends until spring 2028. The club told about the news on their website.
The Tappara breeder played 49 regular season games with 4+10 = 14 regular season games in the Swedish Main Main Series last season in the Malmö Redhawks shirt.
Tappara was last represented by the winger in 2017-2018. At that time, he returned from North America to Finland in the middle of the season and achieved SM silver.
– It’s been a little tense for a long time, but that’s just a good thing. Great to get back to Tappara with a long contract. At the same time, it enables long -term work. I see that I also have a lot to give to younger players, Haapala states in the club’s release.
Haapala has played in the Ax Breast Representative Team Seven. The man broke up to the SM League’s elite in the 2016-17 season, when he won the regular season with 15+45 = 60. He has won two Finnish championships in the club’s shirt.
– It’s great to get the Spirit back to Tappara. He is an internationally experienced and very skilled player. In addition, Henka’s personality brings more positive attitude and a culture of a killing. Haapala has the potential to be one of the biggest star players in the league in the coming season, Tappara Sports Manager Janne Lahti sees.
In addition to Tappara, Haapala has represented Ilves in the league for two seasons.