Story Summary
Wernblom produced four points (1+3) in TPS’s 5-1 victory over HIFK, bringing his total to seven points from the opening two rounds of Liiga and placing him atop the league’s scoring chart. The 26-year-old forward, who moved to TPS from Malmö during the 2023/24 season, has continued the productive form he showed last term.
Key Facts
- Wernblom had one goal and three assists when TPS beat HIFK 5-1 in Liiga’s second round.
- Wernblom has seven points from the two opening matches and leads Liiga’s scoring race.
- In the season opener against last season’s finalists KooKoo, Wernblom contributed to a 4-2 win (as part of his two-game start).
- The 26-year-old moved to TPS from Malmö during the 2023/24 season and has been productive since arriving in Åbo (Turku).
- Last season Wernblom recorded 49 points in 57 Liiga games, making him the second-highest scoring Swede in the league.
- Wernblom’s 24 goals last season were the most by any Swedish player and placed him eighth in the league’s overall goal scoring list.
- Lars Bryggman, a linemate and fellow Swede, has also started strongly with six points (4+2) in two games after leaving Skellefteå following the SM gold in spring.
- Bryggman’s four goals through two games put him level for the league’s goal-scoring lead alongside HPK forward Sami Päivärinta.
IHM Discussion
TPS have received immediate offensive returns from Wernblom and Lars Bryggman. Wernblom’s four-point night against HIFK stood out for its balance of scoring and playmaking: one goal and three assists underlined his ability to create and finish. His seven points in two games follow a productive season in which he recorded 49 points in 57 Liiga appearances.
Bryggman has added six points (4+2) in two games after joining TPS from Skellefteå. He shares the early goal-scoring lead with HPK forward Sami Päivärinta.
Why It Matters
An electric start from key forwards gives TPS early momentum in the Liiga standings and raises expectations for their attacking production. Wernblom leading the points race after two rounds signals he is a central figure in TPS’s offence; Bryggman’s scoring punch adds depth and a secondary threat that opponents must respect. For the players themselves, continuing this form would reaffirm last season’s numbers and strengthen TPS’s prospects in the early weeks of the campaign.
Mini Q&A
How many points does Wernblom have after two Liiga games?
Wernblom has seven points from his first two Liiga games (one goal and three assists in the second game).
What was the score when TPS beat HIFK?
TPS defeated HIFK 5-1 in the match where Wernblom recorded a goal and three assists.
Where did Wernblom move from and when?
Wernblom moved to TPS from Malmö during the 2023/24 season.
How did Wernblom perform last season?
Last season he had 49 points in 57 Liiga games, and his 24 goals were the most by any Swedish player in the league, placing him eighth overall in goal scoring.
Which teammate is also off to a fast start and what are his numbers?
Lars Bryggman has produced six points (four goals and two assists) in TPS’s two opening matches and is tied for the goal-scoring lead with HPK’s Sami Päivärinta.