Results

Finland SM Liiga 03/12 16:30 - [3] Pelicans v Saipa [15] L 3-0
Finland SM Liiga 03/09 15:00 - [15] Saipa v HPK [14] W 7-0
Finland SM Liiga 03/05 16:30 - [15] Saipa v Assat [12] L 0-3
Finland SM Liiga 03/02 15:00 - [6] Jukurit v Saipa [15] L 5-0
Finland SM Liiga 03/01 16:30 - [15] Saipa v Jukurit [5] W 3-2
Finland SM Liiga 02/28 16:30 - [5] Karpat v Saipa [15] L 5-1
Finland SM Liiga 02/24 15:00 - [15] Saipa v Lukko [7] W 3-2
Finland SM Liiga 02/23 16:30 - [1] Ilves v Saipa [15] L 5-2
Finland SM Liiga 02/21 16:30 - [15] Saipa v TPS [11] L 0-6
Finland SM Liiga 02/17 15:00 - [15] Saipa v Jyp [13] L 1-4
Finland SM Liiga 02/14 16:30 - [2] Tappara v Saipa [15] L 5-2
Finland SM Liiga 02/13 16:30 - [11] Assat v Saipa [15] W 2-3

Wikipedia - SaiPa

Saimaan Pallo (SaiPa) is an ice hockey team in the Finnish Liiga. They play their home games at Kisapuisto in Lappeenranta, Finland. SaiPa has many nicknames, such as "The Sputniks", "Sputnik", "Miracle of the East" and "Eastern Giant."

SaiPa play home games in the yellow shirt, black pants, yellow socks, and a black helmet. SaiPa play away games in mostly the same costumes as the home games, but also have a black version of the jersey.

History

The team's best achievement is from the 1965-1966 season, when they won bronze medals for placing third. SaiPa also played in a bronze medal game in the 1998–1999 and 2013–14 seasons, but lost the games to HPK (7–2) and Lukko (3–2).

SaiPa has participated twice in the Champions Hockey League. During the 2014-2015 season, the team survived the quarterfinals, where they lost the return match against Oulun Kärpät. During the 2016–17 season, SaiPa won their initial games by 11 points. Eisbären Berlin and Luleå HF were the runners-up.

SaiPa has produced seven players who have played in the National Hockey League (NHL): Antti Aalto, Jussi Markkanen, Petteri Nokelainen, Petri Skriko, Jussi Timonen, Vesa Viitakoski, and Niklas Bäckström. Jussi Markkanen is also a part owner of the club.

Saipa is a professional ice hockey team based in the city of Kuopio, Finland. The team was founded in 1949 and has since become one of the most successful ice hockey teams in the country. Saipa competes in the top-tier Finnish Liiga and has won the championship once in 2014.

The team's home arena is the Niiralan Monttu, which has a seating capacity of 5,200 spectators. Saipa's team colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized eagle with its wings spread wide.

Saipa is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on quick transitions and strong defensive play. The team has a strong roster of talented players, including several Finnish national team members and international stars.

Off the ice, Saipa is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to youth development. The team runs a number of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting the sport of ice hockey and supporting young players in the region.

Overall, Saipa is a highly respected and successful ice hockey team with a strong tradition of excellence both on and off the ice.