Story Summary
Jokerit have confirmed a significant absence from their early-season squad: 30-year-old winger Teemu Turunen is expected to miss roughly 6-8 weeks, the club said in its weekly update on Monday. Turunen had returned to his youth club for this season and registered three assists in Jokerit’s opening three games before being ruled out.
The club’s update also lists defenceman Olli Juolevi with an estimated 4-6 weeks on the sidelines. Jokerit, still seeking their first victory of the campaign, will also be without Miks Tumānovs for their next match due to a one-game suspension.
Key Facts
- Teemu Turunen is a 30-year-old winger.
- Jokerit estimate Turunen will be out of the lineup for approximately 6-8 weeks, according to the club’s weekly update.
- Turunen returned to his youth club, Jokerit, for this season.
- Turunen collected three assists in Jokerit’s first three games of the season.
- Turunen previously won the Liiga goal scoring title with Kärpät in 2023-24.
- Turunen won the Finnish championship with HPK in spring 2019.
- Defenceman Olli Juolevi is also on Jokerit’s absence list, with an estimated absence of 4-6 weeks.
- Jokerit remain without a victory so far this season.
- Jokerit play their next match on Thursday, their first home game of the season, against JYP.
- Miks Tumānovs will not play in that JYP match due to a one-game suspension.
IHM Discussion
Losing Teemu Turunen for an extended spell is a clear early blow for Jokerit. He made an immediate offensive contribution with three assists in as many games; his absence removes an attacking option from a team that has yet to find a first victory.
Turunen’s Liiga goal-scoring title with Kärpät in 2023-24 and Finnish championship with HPK in 2019 underline the experience Jokerit lose while he is sidelined. The timing adds to the challenge during an opening stretch in which teams are establishing momentum and combinations.
Jokerit’s defensive depth is also affected. Olli Juolevi is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, meaning the coaching staff may need to reshuffle lines and defensive pairings while relying on the available depth players.
Why It Matters
Turunen’s absence deprives Jokerit of a player who had immediately supplied points. With the team still searching for its first win, the coming weeks will test its depth and coaching adjustments while Turunen and Juolevi are sidelined.
Mini Q&A
How long will Teemu Turunen be out?
Jokerit estimate Turunen will be sidelined for approximately 6-8 weeks.
What impact had Turunen made before his absence?
After returning to Jokerit this season, Turunen had recorded three assists in the team’s first three games.
Are any other Jokerit players unavailable?
Yes. Defenceman Olli Juolevi is also listed as out for an estimated 4-6 weeks, and Miks Tumānovs will miss the next game because of a one-game suspension.
When is Jokerit’s next match and who do they play?
Jokerit play their next game on Thursday, their first home match of the season, against JYP.
What Comes Next
Jokerit’s next fixture is on Thursday, their first home game of the season, against JYP. Miks Tumānovs is unavailable for that match because of a one-game suspension.