Story Summary
Pekka Jormakka will remain with Mikkelin Jukurit for the rest of the season after turning his short-term arrangement with the Liiga club into a season-long contract. The forward has played 10 games for Jukurit without registering a point and carries a minus-six rating.
Jormakka said he had settled well into the squad and was pleased to continue in Mikkeli, where this is his fourth season overall. He also pointed to the familiarity of the club and his family’s comfort in the city.
Jukurit sit third in Liiga after 20 games played.
Key Facts
- Pekka Jormakka has signed with Mikkelin Jukurit for the remainder of the season.
- Jormakka had been playing for Jukurit on a short-term contract.
- The forward has played 10 games for Jukurit without recording a point.
- Jormakka has a minus-six rating in his 10 appearances for Jukurit.
- This is Jormakka’s fourth season in Mikkeli overall.
- Jukurit are third in Liiga after 20 games.
IHM Discussion
The agreement gives Jormakka and Jukurit continuity after his initial short-term spell. His scoring has yet to arrive in 10 appearances, but the club have chosen to retain a player already familiar with Mikkeli and comfortable within the squad.
Jormakka spoke positively about his integration with his teammates and said the extension allows his family to settle properly in the city. He also said the team intend to keep collecting wins and pursue a long spring.
Why It Matters
Jukurit’s position of third after 20 Liiga games makes the retention of established squad members significant. Jormakka’s extension removes uncertainty around his immediate future while giving him the remainder of the season to build on his first 10 games with the club.