With only nine games left in the season, Assat sits in tenth place in the standings with 65 points. SaiPa and the Blues also have 65, while Tappara stands in ninth place with 67 points, and Jokerit in eighth with 69. As only ten points separate fifth place from twelfth place. The action is on pause right now for the Olympic break but will pick up again next week as Assat takes on Tappara.
Since the Christmas break, Tomas has been on fire! He has been creating many chances for the Assat team, for a season total of 4 goals and 15 assists for 19 points in 34 games. His ice time has dramatically increased as a result. Thanks to the play of the forwards, and the defense given especially by goaltender Jussi Rynnas, who has been virtually unbeatable the second half of the season, Assat continues to fight vigorously for position.

With Assat on hiatus during the Vancouver Olympics, we would like to wish all the athletes good luck, especially to the hockey teams and our friends playing for Slovakia, USA, and Finland.