The aces captured Will Graber, who made a hard mark in the ECHL, and Aleksi Laakso, who is known from the Finnish Championship.
Aleksi Laakso continues his career in Pori. Jaakko Stenroos / AOP
Played in the U.S. University Series for four seasons Will Graber26, moves to Ace with a 1 + 1 model contract. Aleksi Laakson32, deal covers next season.
Graber, who thrives on the central striker’s plot, played in the actual cannon season in the ECHL League. In 59 games, the powers were 26 + 57 = 83. Graber won the series points market, the power exchange (+37) and was chosen as the most valuable player in the series.
– Will is really dedicated to hockey and plays and practices with a top attitude. He is a real top athlete and a competitive guy, as a player he is really versatile and moves well as a big guy, Ace Development Director Tommi Kerttula glow the club website.
– He plays with a constant gameplay and conscientiously in both directions. Will is at a good age and the development curve is strongly upwards. If he is able to move his game to the League Cups, he can be expected to score, Kerttula continues.
According to the man, Graber brings size, dimension and skill to Ace. Sentteri is also a good starter who has played both superiority and underpower in his career.
– He says about the versatility that he has also played as a pack when needed, Kerttula reveals.
According to Kerttula, Graber’s character and personality have been highlighted everywhere.
“The best solution”
In addition to the University Series and the ECHL, the Yankee player has also played 22 games in the AHL.
– I see this as the best solution for my career and I see a good opportunity in Ace to develop further as a player and I hope to take the next step here. I am also looking forward to getting to know Finnish culture and the new country, Graber says.
The man considers himself a very mobile two-way center forward.
– I like to keep the puck and create space and time for chain friends. Outside of hockey, I especially enjoy the outdoors and nature, Graber says.
Graber plays in the Ace at number 23.
Valley downstairs
Aces announced on Friday that they had also made a deal with Laakso.
The defender, who has played nearly 500 League matches in his career, has represented Blues, Pelicans, HPK, Sport and HIFK. Laakso has also played four national matches in his career.
In the past season, the Valley represented Pelicans.
– Aleksi is an experienced Finnish defender and we were looking for one to support our young pakistani. He is a team player and a top athlete on top of the last one. Aleksi is a very responsible guy and sets the direction by his own example. His personality fits perfectly into this outfit, Kerttula describes.
– I am a versatile defender and I can play many roles. I feel that I can move well, which is a very important thing in the League, and in general I consider sport to be my strength, Laakso says.
The valley plays in Ace number 90.