Fixtures

Finland SM Liiga 09/17 15:30 - Saipa vs Tappara - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/20 14:00 - MKS Bedzin vs Saipa - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/24 15:30 - K-Espoo vs Saipa - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/26 15:30 - Saipa vs Jukurit - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/27 13:00 - Dijkman/Hemmes vs Saipa - View
Finland SM Liiga 10/01 15:30 - Saipa vs HPK Hämeenlinna - View

Results

Finland SM Liiga 09/13 14:00 - [9] Kookoo v Saipa [12] W 4-6
Finland SM Liiga 09/12 15:30 - [9] Saipa v Kookoo [16] L 2-4
Finland SM Liiga 09/09 15:30 - [2] Saipa v Kalpa [2] L 3-4
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/29 14:00 - Saipa v HIFK W 6-2
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/22 16:00 - Saipa v K-Espoo L 2-3
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/09 12:00 - Saipa v K-Espoo W 5-1
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/08 16:30 - Jukurit v Saipa L 2-1
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/01 08:15 - TPS v Saipa - CANC
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/01 05:45 - Saipa v Vaasan Sport - CANC
Finland SM Liiga 05/03 15:30 1 [5] Saipa v Kalpa [3] L 2-3
Finland SM Liiga 05/02 15:30 1 [3] Kalpa v Saipa [5] W 2-4
Finland SM Liiga 04/30 14:00 1 [5] Saipa v Kalpa [3] L 0-2

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 uniform as the home games, but also have a black version of the jersey.

History

The team's best achievement is silver in the 2024–25 Liiga season. Previous best result was 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 Ice Hockey Team is a professional hockey club based in Finland, known for its competitive spirit and strong presence in the Finnish Liiga, the top tier of Finnish ice hockey. Founded in 1976 and originating from the city of Vantaa, Saipa has established itself as a respected team with a dedicated fan base. The team’s colors are typically blue, white, and red, reflecting its vibrant identity. Saipa is recognized for developing talented players and contributing to Finnish hockey's growth, often showcasing a disciplined and strategic style of play. Over the years, the team has achieved various league standings and has been a vital part of Finland’s rich ice hockey tradition.