Frozen puck game - Frankfurt Lions acquire Finnish national ice hockey goaltender
The Frankfurt Lions have scored a big win in the transfer market. This top German ice hockey club has signed the Finnish national goalkeeper Jussi Olkinuora. He is a 33-year-old Olympic champion and a two-time world champion who played for the Swiss top club, Genève-Servette HC, last season. Their collaboration resulted in winning the Champions Hockey League. The Frankfurt Lions announced his two-year contract on Thursday.
Daniel Heinrizi, their sports director, praised the acquisition, "We managed to secure the goalkeeper we've been dreaming of. He's a true winner, proved he's a class act on a global stage, and has many titles under his belt. Jussi is the type of goalie that can make a significant impact on our team."
This will be Olkinuora's first experience playing in Germany. He expressed his excitement, "I'm thrilled to be a part of this team. They have big ambitions for the upcoming season. I hope I can contribute to their success and help the Lions achieve many victories." Olkinuora was also recognized as the most valuable player of the 2022 World Championship.
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The Frankfurt Lions' impressive acquisitions in the DEL continue, with the signing of Finnish national goaltender Jussi Olkinuora. This transition marks Olkinuora's first move to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in his illustrious ice hockey career. The Finnish champion, who previously played for Genève-Servette HC, will lend his talents to the Frankfurt Lions for the next two seasons. His significant impact on the team is expected to help the Lions, based in Hesse, achieve numerous victories.
