Story Summary
JYP have announced that forward Juuso Puustinen will be sidelined for the next 1-2 weeks and defenceman Väinö Liikonen for 4-5 weeks. Puustinen was injured in last week’s game against Jokerit after a collision with Norwegian defenceman Max Krogdahl; he flew over Krogdahl, struck his head on the boards and was escorted off the ice to the dressing room before being taken to hospital. Head coach Petri Matikainen said Puustinen’s helmet split on impact. Puustinen has played four games this season without a point; Liikonen has five games and no points. JYP face HIFK on Friday night.
Key Facts
- JYP announced Juuso Puustinen is out for 1-2 weeks.
- Puustinen was injured in last week’s game against Jokerit following contact with Max Krogdahl.
- Puustinen flew over Krogdahl and struck his head on the boards; he was led off the ice to the dressing room and taken to hospital.
- JYP head coach Petri Matikainen said Puustinen’s helmet split on impact.
- Puustinen has appeared in four games this season with no points.
- JYP are due to play HIFK on Friday night.
IHM Discussion
JYP have set short-term absence timelines for two players: Puustinen is expected to miss 1-2 weeks and Liikonen 4-5 weeks. Puustinen’s absence follows a collision against Jokerit in which he struck his head on the boards and was taken to hospital. Matikainen said the forward’s helmet split on impact. Liikonen’s longer absence removes a defensive option for several weeks, while the stated timelines do not amount to fixed return dates.
Why It Matters
Puustinen’s absence reduces JYP’s forward options, while Liikonen’s longer lay-off affects the defensive group over the coming weeks. Ahead of Friday night’s trip to HIFK, JYP may need to adjust their line-up to cover both absences.