Cologne Sharks secure Finnish Olympic champion and keep Tyrväinen!

Cologne Sharks secure Finnish Olympic champion and keep Tyrväinen!

The Kölner Haie are pushing ahead with their squad planning for the coming season and have announced two impressive signings. Finnish striker Juhani Tyrväinen will stay in Cologne for another season, while defender Valtteri Kemiläinen will be signed by Sparta Prague. These two players not only bring a lot of experience, but also a certain Finnish flair to the LANXESS Arena.

Tyrväinen, a 34-year-old striker, extended his contract with Kölner Haien and will continue to play a key role in the team. He came to Cologne from Luleå HF last year and immediately shone with 27 points scorer in 61 games. The strong attacker has already made a name for himself and is described by sporting director Matthias Baldys as a hard worker. “Juhani should bring intensity and stability to the team,” explains Baldys. His impressive resume includes winning the World Cup with the Finnish national team in 2019, highlighting his abilities. At the Kölner Haien he will wear the number 21.

But that's not all! 33-year-old Valtteri Kemiläinen also found his way to Cologne. The player, named Defender of the Year 2022 in the Finnish Liiga, has an impressive record: three Finnish championships and two Champions Hockey League titles adorn his athlete profile. During his final season at Sparta Prague, he scored 26 points in 54 games and added an important dimension to the Sharks' defense. Kemiläinen, who became Olympic champion with Finland in 2022, has played a total of 494 league games in his career and scored an outstanding 283 points scorer. With his experience and strength in defense, he will be a valuable reinforcement for the Kölner Haie.

However, the obligations alone are not the only reason for joy. With these two new signings, the Kölner Haie now have a total of five Finns in responsible positions. In addition to head coach Kari Jalonen and goalkeeper coach Tommi Satosaari, defenders Valtteri Kemiläinen and Veli-Matti Vittasmäki are also in the team, rounded off by Tyrväinen in attack. This could prove to be an advantage in the team-building process and communication within the team.

The Kölner Haie seem to be well on their way to establishing themselves in the DEL again. As already koeln0221.de reported that the aim of these strategic commitments is not only to increase sporting performance, but also to inspire spectators in the LANXESS Arena. The groundbreaking discussions between Tyrväinen and those responsible seem to have paid off and anticipation for the coming season is increasing.

Overall, the Kölner Haie show that they not only want to build a strong team, but also one that can captivate the audience. The fans will certainly get their money's worth when the Haie attack with full force next season and offer exciting games in the DEL. The next challenge is just around the corner - now it's time to set the right course for success.

A look at the statistics shows that the Kölner Haie have shown more than just a good hand with their squad planning so far. eishockey-statistics.de offers exciting insights and data about the DEL that can shed light on the Haie's performance level compared to other teams. All eyes are now on the Cologne Sharks – it remains exciting!