His team’s power player Toni Rajala received a match penalty for a painful trick.
Toni Rajala, who was successful in Leijon, fell into a blunder in Switzerland. PASI LEISMA
Two-time world champion and lion player who was part of the gold team of the Beijing Olympics Toni Rajala flew into the shower in the EHC Biel match in the Swiss Hockey League.
In the second match against Ambri-Piotta, Rajala tried to hinder the opponent’s counterattack in a questionable way. The national team face beat the one in front Yannick Brüschweiler with the club to the crotch and knocked this down. This did not go unnoticed by the judges.
Ambri-Piotta scored a 3–2 lead goal during the ensuing overtime. It finally won the match 5–4 after the winning shots. One of the scorers was Ambri-Piottan Jesse Virtanen.
Janne Juvonen prevented the victory with his goal.
Besides Rajala, Biel also has Finnish know-how. The money club of the Swiss league also pays a salary Aleksi to Heponiemi, To Ville Poka, For Harri Säter and Jere Sallinen. Heponiemi has not played matches this season due to injury.
Biel-Bienne’s early season has been weak compared to expectations. It is in 10th place in the 14-team series with nine rounds played.
Vice-captain Rajala has been the most effective member of his team. He has collected 3+5 points in nine games.