The long-time hockey man withdraws from Kiekko-Espoo.
Jukka Holtari has done a long day job with hockey. Jarno Kuusinen / AOP
Hockey reported on Monday that Jukka Holtari have to get out of its operations. The reason is health concerns.
He worked in Kiekko -Espoo with the title of Senior Advisor.
During his long career, Holtari has worked, for example, as an NHL abilities and as a player northerner and sports director in the SM League.
– I have been privileged throughout the 70 racing seasons for 45 years, it leaves its mark, Holtari started in the release.
– In recent years, health has begun to demand more attention and it was time to make decisions accordingly. Currently, the hip artificial joint and I am in the queue for my back to skate. With diligent daily rehabilitation, I still try to avoid that latter operation.
He stressed that he did not want to retire in a year’s time so that the body was scrap. The Holtar agreement was valid until summer 2026, but now it is decided until the end of April.
– I’m glad I was able to do a total of 11 hockey work close to home. If this happens that this is my last slut project before my retirement retirement, my contribution to the end of my career was definitely the right address, the development of an Espoo hockey. Some of our employees have roasted a fierce perennial and determined package because of the league rise and I am happy to be part of this growth story, Holtari said.