Leo Komarov will undergo surgery on Monday.
HIFK’s star acquisition Leo Komarov was injured in a practice match against HPK on 22.8. The injury requires surgery, which will be performed by an orthopedic specialist on Monday Lasse Lempainen.
According to the current estimate, Komarov will be sidelined for about four months.
– A very sad situation for Leo. This is the dark side of the sport and injury is always the result of chance. Having learned “Leksa”, he will surely return to the rink stronger and full of energy next year, HIFK’s sports director Tobias Salmelainen comment in the club’s announcement.
Due to the last-minute injury, new signings for the team are not sought.
– The team is built on the principle that if someone gets injured, it opens up an opportunity for other players. We want to see internal growth during the season, which will push the whole group forward.
HIFK starts its league season on Friday in Tampere against Tappara.
Leo Komarov’s season starts with an illness. PASI LEISMA