Story Summary
Tappara have agreed an extension with 37-year-old centre Tomi Sallinen, whose stay with the Liiga club will now run until 28 November. The club confirmed the agreement on Friday.
Sallinen joined Tappara on a short-term contract at the end of August, with his original deal due to expire at the start of November. The extension gives the experienced forward a further spell with the Tampere side after a productive opening stretch of the season.
Key Facts
- Tomi Sallinen has extended his Tappara contract until 28 November.
- The 37-year-old centre joined Tappara at the end of August on a short-term agreement.
- Sallinen has recorded four goals and three assists in 18 Liiga matches this season.
- Sallinen has represented Tappara, Blues and Kiekko-Espoo in Finland during his career.
- He has also played in the top divisions of Sweden, Russia and Switzerland.
- Sallinen has made 66 senior international appearances for Finland.
IHM Discussion
The new agreement preserves continuity for Tappara beyond the expiry of Sallinen’s initial deal. His seven points in 18 Liiga appearances provide a tangible contribution, while his experience includes a long domestic and international career.
Sallinen’s Finnish club background reaches beyond Tappara, having also featured for Blues and Kiekko-Espoo. His playing record in the leading leagues of Sweden, Russia and Switzerland, together with 66 senior Finland appearances, underlines the breadth of that experience. The extension is a defined continuation rather than a long-term commitment, with 28 November now the relevant date in his Tappara spell.
Why It Matters
Tappara retain an experienced centre who has already been involved throughout the early part of the Liiga season. The agreement avoids an immediate end to Sallinen’s time with the club when his original short-term contract was due to finish, and it keeps a player with four goals and seven points available until late November.