23-9-2001 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Igor Larionov is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Rob Zamuner is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

Nikolai Khabibulin has been chilly and allowed 10 goals in 2 games. Mike Bales hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Dan Kesa has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Derek Armstrong has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Steve Washburn has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Martin Skoula remains sidelined with knee injury.



21-9-2001 Martin Skoula resumes light training.
FINLAND defenseman Martin Skoula has resumed light training after his knee injury and is listed day to day.

16-9-2001 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Marc Savard is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week. Theoren Fleury is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Rob Zamuner is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Martin Skoula remains sidelined with knee injury.



16-9-2001 Bobby Dollas rejects contract offer.
Bobby Dollas rejected the $525,000 per year, 2 year offer from FINLAND

14-9-2001 Marek Dubec agrees on a contract.
Marek Dubec has signed a one year deal with the HELZINKI ELITE. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

14-9-2001 Artem Vostrikov agrees on a contract.
Artem Vostrikov has signed a one year deal with the HELZINKI ELITE. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

14-9-2001 Simon Skoog agrees on a contract.
Simon Skoog has signed a one year deal with the HELZINKI ELITE. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

14-9-2001 Sergei Klimentiev agrees on a contract.
Sergei Klimentiev has signed a one year deal with the HELZINKI ELITE. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

13-9-2001 FINLAND trade
FINLAND traded Brian Boucher and Brad Richards to SLOVENIA for John LeClair

A native of USA, John LeClair was originally drafted to the NHL by the JAPAN in the 2nd round of the 1987 entry draft. He has appeared in 684 NHL games during his career, notching 319 goals and adding 313 assists along with 333 penalty minutes. The 32 year old left wing has played 3 games with the SLOVENIA this season, totalling 3+2=5 with 2 PIM.

A native of USA, Brian Boucher was originally drafted to the NHL by the SCOTLAND in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 62 NHL games during his career, booking 5 career shutouts and allowing 145 goals. The 24 year old goaltender has not yet played for the FINLAND this season.

A native of Canada, Brad Richards was originally drafted to the NHL by the BULGARIA in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 85 NHL games during his career, notching 23 goals and adding 45 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 3 games with the FINLAND this season, totalling 2+4=6 with 0 PIM.


12-9-2001 Martin Skoula injured.
Martin Skoula (FIN) suffered knee injury during the game in an incident with Mike Knuble (GER). He is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks. There's no operation necessary. It's a third-degree separation. We'll know better in a couple of days how bad it really is and go from there, he said before being taken away for x-rays.

9-9-2001 Player of the week: Rob Zamuner (L)
NHL has awarded Rob Zamuner (L) of FINLAND as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rob Zamuner was originally drafted to the NHL by the NEW ZEALAND in the 3rd round of the 1989 entry draft. He has appeared in 622 NHL games during his career, notching 115 goals and adding 151 assists along with 409 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 2 games with the FINLAND this season, totalling 2+3=5 with 0 PIM.


9-9-2001 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Michael Peca is looking good with 5 points in 2 games last week. Marc Savard is looking good with 5 points in 2 games last week. Rob Zamuner is looking good with 5 points in 2 games last week. Brad Richards is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



2-9-2001 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



29-8-2001 Jeremy Adduono uncertain about future
Jeremy Adduono wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.

30-6-2001 Training camp preview
FINLAND will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either FINLAND and HELSINKI HERDSMEN:
- Vitaly Vishnevski D
- Andrew Raycroft G
- Michael Peca C
- Erik Rasmussen L
- Marc Savard C
- Jeff Shantz C
- Chris Bala L
- Martin Skoula D
- Kirk Maltby L
- Pat Verbeek R
- Maxim Kuznetsov D
- Igor Larionov C
- Theoren Fleury R
- Rob Zamuner L
- Rick Tocchet R
- Chris Therien D
- Brian Boucher G
- Roman Simicek C
- Brad Richards C
- Ulf Dahlen R
- Nikolai Khabibulin G
- Jean Marc Pelletier G
- Nikos Tselios D
- Dan Snyder L
- Jeremy Adduono L
- Mike Bales G
- Bobby Dollas D
- Dan Kesa R
- Alain Nasreddine D
- Serge Payer C
- Steve Passmore G
- Darryl Laplante C
- Derek Armstrong C
- Steve Washburn C
- Sebastien Caron G
- Eric Meloche R
- Martin Sonnenberg L
- Chris Murray L
- Jame Pollock R
- Kristian Kudroc D
- Mike Brown L
- Rudy Poeschek D
- David Wilkie D
- Travis Roche D
- Brian Gionta R
- Brent MacLellan D
- Andrej Nedorost R
- Tony Dahlman R
- Jan Nemecek D
- Tomas Kurka L

Players reporting out of shape:
- Vitaly Vishnevski D
- Maxim Kuznetsov D
- Rick Tocchet R
- Ulf Dahlen R
- Mike Bales G
- Steve Washburn C
- Sebastien Caron G
- David Wilkie D
- Brian Gionta R
- Brent MacLellan D

Players reporting in good shape:
- Marc Savard C
- Pat Verbeek R
- Igor Larionov C
- Roman Simicek C
- Bobby Dollas D
- Alain Nasreddine D
- Steve Passmore G
- Darryl Laplante C
- Jame Pollock R
- Kristian Kudroc D
- Travis Roche D
- Tony Dahlman R
- Jan Nemecek D


25-6-2001 Dan Kesa agrees on a contract.
Dan Kesa has signed a $525,000 per year, 2 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of Canada, Dan Kesa was originally drafted to the NHL by the SLOVENIA in the 5th round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 139 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 22 assists along with 66 penalty minutes. The 29 year old right wing is looking forward for the start of the season.


25-6-2001 Steve Washburn agrees on a contract.
Steve Washburn has signed a $525,000 per year, 3 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of Canada, Steve Washburn was originally drafted to the NHL by the GERMANY in the 3rd round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 93 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 15 assists along with 42 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.


23-6-2001 Mike Bales agrees on a contract.
Mike Bales has signed a $360,000 per year, 1 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

23-6-2001 David Wilkie agrees on a contract.
David Wilkie has signed a $550,000 per year, 1 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of USA, David Wilkie was originally drafted to the NHL by the JAPAN in the 1st round of the 1992 entry draft. He has appeared in 167 NHL games during his career, notching 10 goals and adding 26 assists along with 165 penalty minutes. The 27 year old defenseman is getting ready for the upcoming season.


22-6-2001 Derek Armstrong agrees on a contract.
Derek Armstrong has signed a $525,000 per year, 3 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

22-6-2001 Jan Nemecek agrees on a contract.
Jan Nemecek has signed a $550,000 per year, 4 year deal with the FINLAND. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of Czech, Jan Nemecek was originally drafted to the NHL by the ICELAND in the 9th round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 0 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman is eagerly waiting to hit the ice once the season starts.


23-6-2001 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:


23-6-2001 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:


21-6-2001 FINLAND name captain.
FINLAND have named Michael Peca as the captain of the team.

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