Story Summary
HKM Zvolen have engaged Finnish forward Pekka Jormakka for a two-week trial to cover recent absences in the squad. The club’s coach, Marek Zadina, is short-staffed after Sean Josling suffered a lower-body injury in a pre-season game against Trenčín and captain Marek Ďaloga also sustained an injury. Forwards Aurel Nauš and Alex Bartakovics remain unavailable as their recoveries are proceeding more slowly than the club expected. Jormakka, who will celebrate his 36th birthday on 14 September, has spent his career in European leagues – predominantly in Finland – and has represented Finland at the 2014, 2018 and 2024 IIHF World Championships, winning a silver medal at the 2014 tournament.
Key Facts
- HKM Zvolen engaged Finnish forward Pekka Jormakka for a two-week trial.
- The trial was arranged in response to several player absences in Zvolen’s squad.
- Sean Josling suffered a lower-body injury in a pre-season game against Trenčín.
- Captain Marek Ďaloga also sustained an injury.
- Forwards Aurel Nauš and Alex Bartakovics remain unavailable while their recoveries continue more slowly than the club expected.
- Pekka Jormakka was born 14 September 1990 and will celebrate his 36th birthday on 14 September.
- Jormakka has spent his entire career in European leagues, primarily in Finland.
- Jormakka appeared at the 2014, 2018 and 2024 IIHF World Championships.
- He won a silver medal with Finland at the 2014 World Championship.
IHM Discussion
Zvolen’s move for Jormakka is a practical response to several absences. The Finnish forward brings a long European career and World Championship experience to a two-week trial, while Sean Josling and Marek Ďaloga are injured and Aurel Nauš and Alex Bartakovics remain unavailable. The arrangement gives coach Marek Zadina another option up front during that period.
Why It Matters
Jormakka’s arrival gives Zvolen another forward option while the squad deals with several absences. His European-league background and three World Championship appearances, including silver with Finland in 2014, add experience to the group during the two-week trial.
Mini Q&A
Who has Zvolen signed on trial?
HKM Zvolen have engaged Finnish forward Pekka Jormakka on a two-week trial.
Why did Zvolen bring in Jormakka?
The club arranged the trial in response to several player absences: Sean Josling suffered a lower-body injury and captain Marek Ďaloga was also injured; Aurel Nauš and Alex Bartakovics remain unavailable while recovering.
How long is Jormakka’s trial?
Jormakka has joined Zvolen on a two-week trial.
What is Jormakka’s international experience?
Pekka Jormakka appeared at the 2014, 2018 and 2024 IIHF World Championships and won a silver medal with Finland at the 2014 tournament.
When is Jormakka’s next birthday?
Jormakka will celebrate his 36th birthday on 14 September.
What Comes Next
Jormakka will be with Zvolen on a two-week trial. He will celebrate his 36th birthday on 14 September.